Subscribers to 176 estates in Lagos got shocking news yesterday from the state government. The projects into which they had invested fortunes are illegal, the government said.
Developers of the estates have three weeks to perfect their documents, failing which they risk being sealed off.
The estates, predominantly located in the fast-developing Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe axis of the state, were said to have been built without approvals.
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development asked the developers to take advantage of the 21-day window to process “layout approvals” or risk having the properties sealed.
But the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) – the developers’ umbrella body – criticised the action, saying the government acted in bad faith.
REDAN President Akintoye Adeoye said: “The government is de-marketing the businesses involved by labelling them as unauthorised developments and issuing a threat of shutting them down in 21 days if they fail to comply.
‘”This action can cause a run on the companies and also send shock to the market. This is not good for business at all.”
Some of the estates, according to a statement yesterday by Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, are: Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Achor Homes, Elephane; Lekki County Homes, Ikota; Paragon Terraces, Abraham Adesanya, Ajah; Prime Water View Estate, Lekki Phase I; Westwood Park Estate, Phase I; London Park Phase II, Eleko; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate Elegushi; and Royal View Estate, Ikota.
Havilah Villas – Orchid Road, Lekki; Urban Shelter Estate, Ibeju-Lekki; Westwood Park Estate, Phase I, Ajah; Beach Front Garden, Akodo; Cedarwood Boulevard Estate, Okun-Ajah; Courtland Villas, Sangotedo; Shelter Estate, Eleko and Delight Estate and Resort, Off Epe-Itoikin Road.
Sotire explained that the developers of the estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of the state government by operating without approved layouts.
The permanent secretary clarified that the action was not only a routine function of the ministry, but in line with its mandate to regulate the development of public and private estates in the state through the processing and granting of layout approvals to foster a resilient smart city.
He also emphasised the importance of all developers and real estate practitioners registering with the state Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA), a body responsible for regulating, coordinating, and monitoring real estate practitioners.
Full list of the estates:
* Achor Homes, Elephane, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Adron Homes, Shangisha/Ketu, Kosofe L.G.A
* Ajiwe Gardens, Okun-Fa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Apex Garden Estate, Ogombo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Apple Spark Park, Ado-Odo, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Beach Front Garden, Akodo, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Beech Housing Estate, Okun-Fa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Brick & Bar Estate (Phase 1-3), Lemi Campaign Tropicana, Ibeju – Lekki L.G.A
* Brightwater Estate Limited, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Cedarwood Boulevard Estate, Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Cedarwood Courts Phase 1 and 2, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Cedarwood Estate (Sapphire Phase), Okunfolu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Comforter Estate Phase 1 and 2, Idado, Ibeju – Lekki L.G.A
* Cosmostone Estate, Eleju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Courtland Villas, Sangotedo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Crown City Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Diamond Estate Phase 1, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Diamond Builders Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Dominion Garden Park, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Dominion Garden Park Extension, Elepahne, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Eagle’s Pride Smart City, Ogogoro Village, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Eden Garden Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Eden’s Court, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Excel Villas Estate, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Folaestate Estate Phase 2, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Folaestate Estate Phase 2 Extension, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Folaestate Estate Phase 3 Extension, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Folaestate Extension 2, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Folaestate Extension 2, Elepahne, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Folaestate Phase 1, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Fortune Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Future Estate, Okun-Ise, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Future Gate Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Golden Prime Estate, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Greenlife Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Green Villa Estate, Elepahne, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Hilltop Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Imperial Court, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Jebako City Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Jekonmo Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Orange Ville Estate, Phase 1, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Legacy Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Lekki County Homes, Ikota, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Lekki Diamond City Phase 1, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Lekki Palms Estate, Olomowewe, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Liberty Park 1 & 2, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Liberty Park 3, Ogogoro, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Liberty Springs Estate, Ajah, Ikorodu L.G.A
* Living Stone Estate 1-3, Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* London Park Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* London Park Phase 2, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Meridian Boulevard, Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Middlechase Estate, Ogombo Village Road, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Mufurufu Estate, Okun-Ise, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Nature Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Nature Estate Phase 1 & 2, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Oak Haven Estate (Okunfa Phase 2), Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Ogombo Prime Estate, Ogombo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Omega Nest Estate, Phase 2, Sangotedo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Orange Ville Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Pacific Heritage, Ogombo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Peace Garden Estate, Ojo-Badagry Rd.
* Perfection Garden Phase 1, Eleko
* Pine Stone Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Platinum Pride Estate, Eleko
* Platinum Pride Estate Phase 1, Eleko
* Royal Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Royal Haven Garden, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Rydal Court, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Sandfill Estate, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Shalom Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Shelter Estate, Eleko
* Shelter View Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Silver Spring Court, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Silverwood Estate, Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Silverwood Estate, Phase 2, Eleko
* Smart City Estate, Aiyeteju, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Springfield Garden, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* The Beechwood Park Estate, Eleko, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Trinity Garden Phase 2, Elepahne Ibeju L.G.A
* Palm View Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Paradiso Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Paragon Terraces, Abraham Adesanya, Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Peninsula Garden Estate, Sangotedo, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Pecan Estate, Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Peninsula Estate, Lekki Scheme 2, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Prime Water View Estate, Lekki Phase 1, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Property Mart Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Victory Park Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Victory Garden, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Walton Gate Estate, Ogombo Road, Ajah, Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Westwood Park Estate, Phase 1, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Westwood Garden Estate, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Westpoint Garden Phase II, Oko Addo, Ajah – Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Westwood Park Estate, Phase II, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Flourish Residence, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Westwood Park Estate, Sangotedo Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Spring Gardens Estate, Lafiaji – Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Stonehedge Estate, Lafiaji – Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Southern Greens Estate, Ajah – Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Shalom Court – Harris Drive, Satellite, Ojo L.G.A
* Sunshine Estate – Harris Drive, Satellite, Ojo L.G.A
* Crystal Garden – Harris Drive, Satellite, Ojo L.G.A
* Victoria Crest 3 – Thomas Estate, Ajah – Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Victoria Crest 4 – Orchid Road, Lekki – Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Rapid View Estate – Akoto, Epe L.G.A
* Rapid Homes Estate – Ikota, Lekki Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Royal Palm Villas – Along Gen. Paint Road, Lekki L.G.A
* Urban Shelter Estate – Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Hillcrest Estate, Sangotedo – Eti-Osa L.G.A
* Discovery Park Estate – Olugbokun Village, Ekoisin – Epe L.G.A
* Olive Garden Estate – Along Oke Osorun Road, Epe L.G.A
* Bloom Heaven Estate – Idi Orogbo Village, Ketu – Epe L.G.A
* Lakeview Estate – Oko Orisan, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Lakeview Estate – Along Orchid Road, Agungi, Eti-Osa
* Lakeview Estate – Abijo GRA, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
*. Havilah Villas – Orchid Road, Lekki
* Havilah Villas – Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ajah
* Lekki Sunrise Estate – Along Orchid Road, Lekki – Ibeju-Lekki
* Beechwood Park Estate 1, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Beechwood Park Estate 2, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Urban Shelter Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Lekki Pride Estate, Ajah, Lekki
* MHIC Park Estate, Ajah – Lekki
* Ocean Palms Estate, Idowu Close, Beside V.G.C, Lekki-Epe
* Ocean Palms Estate, Idowu Close, Beside V.G.C, Lekki-Epe
* Urban City Estate – Beside Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ibeju-Lekki
* Urban Prime 1, 2, 3, Abraham Adesanya, Ajah
* Urban Prime 4, 5, 6, Ogombo Road, Ajah
* Urban Prime Estate – Behind Abraham Adesanya, Ajah
* Crystal Estate 2, 3 & 4, Harris Drive, Off Regional Road, Lekki-Epe
*. Barandywa Estate, Along Ikorodu Road, Epe
* Haven Gardens Estate, Along Old Court Street, Epe
* Mican Villas Estate 1, Along Old Court Street, Lekki-Epe
* Haven Court Estate, Along Old Court Street, Epe
* Whispering Gardens Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Sapphire Estate, Along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Morenike Villa Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Regent Park Estate, Phase 2, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Westpoint Estate, Phase 2, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Mayfair Gardens Estate, Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Fountain Estate, Oribanwa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Goodwill Estate, Oribanwa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Oribanwa Estate, Oribanwa, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* FOC Estate – Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Chrisland Estate, Shapati, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Oakview Estate, Opposite Shapati, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Lekki Affordable Estate – Olokonla Village, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Eti-Osa East, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Eti-Osa North, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Eti-Osa Central, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Olive Garden Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Bogije
* Olive Park Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Olive Court Estate, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Lekki Pride Estate 1, 2, 3, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Richfield Garden Estate, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Urban Prime Estate 4, Ogombo Road, Ajah
* Dukia Africa 1 & 2, Sala, Ibeju-Lekki L.G.A
* Urban Shelter Estate, Orimedu Town, Ibeju-Lekki
* Wura City Estate, Orimedu Town, Ibeju-Lekki
* Orimedu Estate, Orimedu Town, Ibeju-Lekki
* White House Estate, Igando Road, Epe
* Alpha Grace Estate, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
* Dukia Africa Estate, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
* Legend Smart City, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
* Triumph Garden Estate, Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
* Grand City Atlantic, Along Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
* Home Of Peace, Epe
* Legend City Estate, Along Ketu-Epe Road, Epe
* Green Park Estate, Epe
* City View Estate, Along Epe-Ijebu Road
* Halley Estate, Along Epe-Ijebu Road
* Crystal View Estate, Along Epe-Ijebu Road
* Florence Garden Resort, Off Epe-Itoikin Road, Epe L.G.A
* Wonderland Estate, Off Epe-Itoikin Road, Epe L.G.A
* Delight Estate and Resort, Off Epe-Itoikin Road, Epe L.G.A
