Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of Bombata, Jankara markets
....Issues 7-day quit notices to Dodan Barracks, Lekki squatters GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, ordered the demolition of the popular Bombata and Jankara markets, in Lagos Island, as part of the on-going efforts to regenerate Lagos Island area. Sanwo-Olu gave the directive while addressing the media during an inspection tour, which started from Idumagbo Avenue through Ojo-Giwa, Jankara, Oroyinyin, Bombata, Pelewura and Ilubinrin in the state. The governor also urged residents to have a change of attitude towards the environment, as his administration would not tolerate any form of abuse. He announced that the Ministry of the Environment will start issuing abatement notices to traders and squatters, especially at Pelewura Market and work with the concessionaire and the Local Government to determine when the evacuation and demolition of the market will commence. Sanwo-Olu said that the original contractor, Messrs Julius Berger, would also this week commence t...