The Lagos State Government on Wednesday reclaimed possession of the Okunde Bluewater Scheme in Lekki, reigniting a conflict with the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) over control of the site.
The repossession exercise was led by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Ekundayo Alebiosu, alongside the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Physical Planning, Engr. Olumide Sotire.
Two weeks ago, Alebiosu spearheaded a forceful crackdown on schemes illegally occupied by NIWA and unauthorized individuals.
The standoff between Lagos State and NIWA has escalated, with both parties vying for control of valuable waterfront schemes, highlighting ongoing jurisdictional disputes between the state government and federal agencies.
