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| Lagos State Gov., Akinwunmi Ambode |
The Lagos State Government has
ordered bonded terminals operating in Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local
Government Area to relocate their
operations from the area within the next 21 days.
ordered bonded terminals operating in Ajegunle, Ajeromi Ifelodun Local
Government Area to relocate their
operations from the area within the next 21 days.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban
Development, Rotimi Ogunleye made
public the decision on Monday after a closed door meeting with the Lagos State Commissioner of
Police, Mr. Edgal Imohimi and owners of the terminals.
Development, Rotimi Ogunleye made
public the decision on Monday after a closed door meeting with the Lagos State Commissioner of
Police, Mr. Edgal Imohimi and owners of the terminals.
A bonded terminal is a facility approved by the
Nigeria Customs Service for the temporary storage of imported goods until the
duties have been paid, or the goods have been released.
Nigeria Customs Service for the temporary storage of imported goods until the
duties have been paid, or the goods have been released.
Ogunleye also gave trailers parked on various streets
within Ajegunle and Olodi Apapa to vacate the streets within 48 hours.
within Ajegunle and Olodi Apapa to vacate the streets within 48 hours.
According to the commissioner, the bonded terminals were located in designated residential areas, which
automatically makes their operation in the location be in conflict with the state’s Urban and Regional Planning and
Development Law.
automatically makes their operation in the location be in conflict with the state’s Urban and Regional Planning and
Development Law.
