Oyo State Government has threatened to demolish “illegal properties and structures” built on government land in Akanran, Ona-Ara Local Government Area of the state.
Ona-Ara is one of the local governments that made up Ibadan metropolis.
A statement e-signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, a copy of which was made available to INFO DAILY on Thursday said the state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo had Consequently warned encroachers to vacate Government Land with immediate effect.
According to the statement, the ministry of lands helmsman hinted that it has been observed that “a lot of people in the state have encroached on Government lands, and this is disturbing the masterplan of the state.”
Mr. Akin Funmilayo stated that the Omituntun 2.0 agenda will not leave any stone unturned in making Oyo State a good place to live in.
He added that the government properties illegally built upon in Akanran is the proposed land for the State Games Village.
According to the Commissioner, the decision of demolition by the government brings an end to the long-awaited realization of the proposed game village project, which has been in the pipeline since 25 years ago.
Mr. Akin Funmilayo explained further that most occupants and developers claiming ownership of the land have fake documents, while adding that anyone who refuses to vacate the government land within the stipulated period will be forcefully evicted by law.
He called on residents of the state to visit the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development for any enquiry regarding land issues before purchasing any land.