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The Digest:

Senator Victor Umeh has condemned the Lagos State Government's recent demolitions at the Trade Fair Complex, labelling the action an "illegal" intrusion on federal property and a clear breach of due process.

Key Points:
  • Senator Victor Umeh condemned the Lagos State Government's demolition at the Trade Fair Complex.
  • He described the action as unlawful and beyond the state's jurisdiction.
  • Umeh stated the complex is federal property managed by the Trade Fair Management Board.
  • He argued that federal lands are recorded in the Federal Land Registry, not the state's.
  • The senator refuted claims that the demolished structures were on canals or unapproved.
  • He emphasized that all developments had approval from the federal management board.
  • Umeh expressed disappointment in the state official who justified the "illegal action."
This confrontation highlights the ongoing tensions and blurred lines between state and federal authority over land and property in Nigeria's commercial capital.

Sources: Channels TV