Sanwo-Olu Pays ₦3.1bn Compensation to Over 300 Lagos Property Owners

• Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid over ₦3.1 billion in compensation to more than 300 property owners.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented more than ₦3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners affected by government land acquisition for strategic infrastructure projects across the state.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Monday, the governor said the compensation reflects his administration’s commitment to fairness, transparency and the protection of citizens’ rights under the Land Use Act.

Describing the exercise as a legal obligation rather than a gesture of goodwill, Sanwo-Olu said, “Today’s exercise is not charity; it is justice. It is not a favour; it is the rightful entitlement of every verified project-affected person whose property was acquired for public purpose.”

He explained that all claims passed through due process, including professional valuation, title verification and enumeration, to ensure compensation reached only genuine beneficiaries.

The governor added that the acquired lands would be used for roads, schools and other critical public infrastructure while acknowledging the sacrifices made by affected residents.

Sanwo-Olu also urged beneficiaries to invest the funds wisely and warned against offering bribes to public officials, assuring that government officers involved in the process acted professionally.

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Lands Bureau, Kamal Olowosago, commended affected residents for their patience, describing the compensation exercise as another demonstration of the government’s commitment to fairness, accountability and the rule of law.