The Lagos State government, through the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), has commenced the second round of enumeration for qualified residents, continuing its commitment to compensate owners of properties affected by the Oworonshoki regeneration project.
The exercise, held at the Oloworo Palace in Oworonshoki, Kosofe Local Government Area, was supervised by LASURA’s General Manager, Town Planner (TPL) Oladimeji Animashaun, alongside his team of directors and technical staff.
Also in attendance were community leaders, traditional chiefs, representatives of Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs), civil society organisations, security agencies, members of the press, and a large turnout of residents eager to be captured.
According to LASURA’s general manager, the second round of enumeration became necessary to accommodate residents who were not captured during the first phase of the exercise and to ensure that every legitimate claimant is duly compensated in line with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s directive.
“About a week ago, we were here to distribute compensation to those whose houses were demolished for the Oworonshoki urban regeneration project. Some residents who were not captured during the initial enumeration appealed for another opportunity.
“Today’s exercise is to ensure that nobody is left behind. As you can see, the turnout today is even higher than the previous one, which shows people now believe in the sincerity of the government,” Animashaun stated.
He added that initial scepticism among residents had given way to trust, as the first batch of compensation was successfully disbursed last week, prompting many previously doubtful residents to come forward for verification.
“Some people initially thought the government was not serious about paying compensation and even considered protesting. But when they saw that their neighbours actually received payment, they realised it was genuine. Now everyone wants to be part of it,” he explained.
Animashaun assured residents that the compensation process would be completed without delay.
