Residents and property owners along the Bonny Camp–Ajah–Eleko corridor are set to receive compensation as the Lagos State Government advances work on the 132kV electricity transmission and gas pipeline projects.
Officials from the Ministry of Energy and the Lands Bureau gave the assurance during a second stakeholders’ engagement session with affected communities.
They explained that the government is committed to implementing the project in a transparent and humane manner, adding that all affected structures will be properly identified and documented before construction begins to prevent disputes over compensation.
According to the state government, professional valuers will be engaged to assess properties, and compensation will be paid to verified owners, including those who may not possess formal planning approvals.
The Ministry said the stakeholders’ meeting was organised to sensitise residents about the scope of the project, outline its potential impact, and gather community feedback to ensure smooth execution.
Officials noted that the infrastructure initiative is designed to improve power supply along the corridor, describing it as a major step toward enhancing energy stability and supporting economic growth in the area.
They disclosed that the project is expected to be completed within 18 months, with the Bonny Camp–Ajah segment scheduled for nine months of work, followed by another nine months for the Ajah–Eleko stretch.
Residents were urged to cooperate with project teams and raise any concerns through the relevant ministries responsible for energy, lands and physical planning.
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