LASG opens doors for collaboration with Biporal on functionality of Banana Island

LASG opens doors for collaboration with Biporal on functionality of Banana Island

The Lagos State Government has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Banana Island Property Owners & Residents Association (BIPORAL) to enhance the functionality of the esteemed island.

This was made known by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide during a courtesy visit by the Association to the Ministry on Friday.

A statement from the Director Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, today said Olumide emphasised the need for a comprehensive review of the island’s layout to ensure its optimal functionality as an estate.

While commending the association for deeming it fit to approach the ministry for the sustainable development of the estate, the Commissioner highlighted key areas of focus, including infrastructure, improvement of accessibility, approval order, and control of illegal extensions, among others.

” As regards the issue of accessibility,for example, a critical challenge that must be solved is the fact that there is only one access leading in and out of the estate. So, urgent collaborative effort is required to address the problem and improve the overall efficiency and security of the island, ” he said.

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire described the move as a positive development for the Lagos State Government and BIPORAL to collaborate to reclaim the vision of the highbrow estate.

According to him, the outcome of the collaboration would serve as a model for other estates in the state.

Earlier, the Chairman of BIPORAL, Ambassador Abidemi Sonoiki, sought the understanding and support of the Lagos State Government to sanitise the estate and enhance its functionality, whilst pledging the commitment of its members.