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Imo Land Sale Ban Enforced in Naze Industrial Layouts

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1 year ago

August 27, 2025

Imo land sale ban takes effect as government halts transactions in Naze layouts, warning of demolition and prosecution for violations

Imo land sale ban has been declared by the state government, halting all transactions within the Naze and Naze North industrial layouts.

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Governor Hope Uzodimma, through a statement by the Commissioner for Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Chief Ernest Ibejiako, ordered an immediate stop to further sale of land in the areas.

The directive also prohibits new construction, development, or erection of structures within the layouts. Property owners are required to submit their title documents to the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals for urgent verification.

“Any person, group, or organization found violating this directive shall face the full weight of the law, including revocation of property rights, demolition of illegal structures, and prosecution,” the statement warned.

The government emphasized that it would not hesitate to enforce strict compliance, describing the move as necessary to restore order and safeguard the industrial zones.

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With the Imo land sale ban, authorities have signaled zero tolerance for irregular land transactions and illegal development in the affected areas.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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17 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.