Lagos Begins Fresh Enumeration for Oworonshoki Demolition Victims Ahead of New Compensation Phase

The Lagos State Government has launched a fresh round of enumeration for residents affected by the Oworonshoki demolition exercise. The latest phase, conducted on Monday by the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA), took place at the Oloworo Palace in Oworonshoki, Kosofe Local Government Area.

This new exercise targets residents who were not captured during the initial enumeration and compensation rounds. It follows a fresh demolition that occurred in the Coker and Ojulari areas of Oworonshoki on October 26, 2025—just hours after the government announced that 79 property owners had already received compensation.

LASURA’s spokesperson, Adedeji Akolade, said the agency is compiling a new list of affected property owners who will benefit from the next round of payments scheduled for November. “We are identifying and counting those whose properties were affected and the extent of the damage. Over 100 people were listed today, and the process continues tomorrow,” he stated.

Present at the enumeration exercise were LASURA’s General Manager, Oladimeji Animashaun, directors of the agency, traditional rulers, community leaders, and representatives of community development associations. Animashaun commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for keeping his promise to compensate affected residents and thanked them for their cooperation.

He also appreciated the Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, and the Permanent Secretary, Office of Urban Development, Gbolahan Oki, for their dedication to the process. Residents were urged to complete and submit their forms with the required documents, while Animashaun assured that once verification is concluded, another round of cheque presentations will follow for eligible property owners.