The Lagos State Government has ordered that building constructions must only take place from Mondays to Saturdays and activities must stop from 7a.m. to 6p.m.
According to a statement by the Office of Physical Planning and signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this in Alausa, on Thursday.
Mr Olumide said, “The Lagos State Government has restricted working hours at building sites statewide to the hours of 7.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday. The restriction order must be strictly adhered to by all those involved in building construction in the state as relevant government agencies would enforce compliance. However, concession to work outside these hours could be granted, subject to formal application that would be treated on its merits.’’
According to the commissioner, the decision to make the restrictions was aimed at protecting the environment, combat building collapses and promote social well-being and wellness.He stated, “We encourage the public to take ownership of their environment. If you observe construction activities going on outside the approved hours, please report them to the appropriate authorities.”
