The Ogun State government has stated that Gbenga Daniel’s wife’s plaza was demolished because it is an illegal structure without an approved plan.
Recall that Nigeria Tribune reported that DATKEM Plaza, which the former governor’s wife owned, was demolished.
Engr Olusegun Lawal, Project Manager & Developer, described it as a demolition carried out by government officials in a statement earlier on Sunday.
Lawal said, “not enough parking space, inadequate muster point, and inadequate airspace” were the reasons adduced by the government.
The Developer, however, insisted that “There are no single structural defects on the building and all relevant and necessary government approvals have been obtained.”
He said the government’s decision to demolish the problematic building partially was proactive.
While pressing the structure’s owners to present proof of government approval, he stated that for a commercial building of that status, there must be parking space to allow vehicular traffic both within and outside the facility for workers and guests.
According to Abiodun, the building lacked stage certification, which is typically provided at each stage of development.
He claimed that between May and October 2022, owners were served with the necessary notices, including abatement, violation, stop work, and demolition, which were ignored.
According to the statement, DATKEM Enterprises Limited submitted an application for an office building, located along Ibadan Road, Ijebu Ode in 2009 with registration number CB/05/299/2009.
He said:“The proposal was for five (5) floors with airspace of 3 metres at the right, 5m at the left, 5metres at the rear and a setback of 32.5516 metres to the middle of Ijebu Ode/Ibadan road, Ijebu-Ode.
“The Zonal Town Planning Office observed during routine monitoring that the construction on site did not conform with the plan granted as there was a deviation from the airspaces and setback.
“In addition, the building had been modified and enlarged with an additional storey building at the back thereby becoming over density.
“In view of the above, the following actions were taken: Contravention Notice with Serial No. 0106983 was served on 24th May 2022. Stop Work Order with Serial No. 000623 was served on 24th May 2022.
“Another Stop Work Order with Serial No. 001065 was served on 22nd July 2022 when the first notice was ignored.
“Demolition Notice with Serial No. 0007549 was served on 11th October 2022. Notice to seal with Serial No. 000815 was served on 4th October 2022.”
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