The Lagos State Government on Monday held a stakeholder meeting with traders at the Computer Village, Ikeja, to discuss the planned relocation of the market to the new ICT and Business Park at Katangowa, Agbado-Oke Odo.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, who addressed traders at Otigba Street, Ikeja, said the session was convened on the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensure an inclusive and transparent relocation process.
For the first time in 15 years, government is meeting you here in your market on this issue. It shows the governor’s commitment to openness and stakeholder engagement,” Oki said.
He explained that the Katangowa ICT and Business Park would provide modern facilities including hotels, banking halls, recreation centres, car parks, a fire station, a police post, and access roads.
According to him, relocating the market would optimise business activities while restoring sanity to Ikeja, originally designed as a residential district.
Oki appealed to traders to support the move, stop trading on roads and drainage setbacks, and embrace the state’s urban renewal efforts.
Presentations were also made by officials of the Urban Development Department highlighting the benefits of the relocation.
The Iyaloja of Computer Village, Chief (Mrs.) Abisola Azeez, welcomed the initiative, noting that the new site would expand the market’s potential and create a more conducive environment for both traders and customers.
Other officials in attendance included the General Manager, Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), Tpl. Oladimeji Animashaun; Coordinating Director, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Builder Florence Gbaye; the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Urban Development, Mr. Segun Williams; and executive members of the market association.
