The Lagos State Government has sealed an illegally operating container terminal in Ibeshe in the Ikorodu
axis of the State.
Speaking during the special operation in Ibeshe, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban
Development, Dr. Idris Salako said that the Lagos State Government had to move swiftly to prevent
further nuisance in the built environment of Ibeshe by sealing the unapproved terminal, located beside
the Government jetty in the area.
He cautioned that Government would not tolerate in other parts of the State a replay of Ijegun-Egba and
Satelite town, notorious for the unpleasant experience with tank firms and terminals, while decrying the
destructive impact of the activities of the container terminal on the environment and the newly
constructed Ebute- Ibeshe road.
Dr. Salako urged anyone interested in the establishment of container terminals and sand mining to seek
the approval of the appropriate authorities including the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban
Development, Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development and Ministry of Energy and Miniral
Resources among others.
The Commissioner enjoined community leaders and members to maintain the surveillance of their
communities and report any untoward Physical development.
