Lagos Halts Magodo Construction Over Safety Concerns

The Lagos State Government has issued a stop-work order on a construction site at 18 Kunle Ogedengbe Crescent, Magodo, due to the absence of approved engineering designs for drainage and embankment works. The directive, issued by Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, follows an inspection on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

According to an official statement from the Ministry, the construction poses potential risks to critical infrastructure and nearby properties, particularly the Adetoro-Adelaja Road embankment, an area crucial for flood control and stormwater drainage.

“The stop-work order is necessary to prevent infrastructural failure and protect surrounding developments,” stated Dr. Olumide. “No further work will be permitted until an engineering design with comprehensive drainage and embankment details is submitted and approved.”

The Commissioner emphasized the government’s commitment to public safety and orderly urban development. Developers must now provide an approved engineering layout that addresses stormwater discharge and embankment reinforcement.

“For work to resume at the site, the developers must provide the required documentation and demonstrate full compliance with planning standards,” Dr. Olumide added. “The government will not tolerate practices that endanger lives or compromise neighborhood safety.”

The halt underscores the Lagos State Government’s stringent enforcement of planning regulations to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential disasters.