FG Threatens To Demolish Houses On Reclaimed Lands and Waterways

The Federal Government of Nigeria has threatened to demolish houses that have been built on reclaimed lands and waterways in the country. Jamb Results

This information was revealed when Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi dropped a hint on Wednesday during the 2021 Work Maritime Day Celebration with the theme, “Seafarers at the core of shipping future.”

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As reported by DAILY TRUST, the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi said no government or individual had the right to reclaim waterways and sell or lease reclaimed land to anyone or groups of persons for the purpose of construction of houses.

According to the Minister, the right fell within the purview of the federal government adding that it was not among the rights of the state government. Information Guide Nigeria

Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi said, “The constitution stipulates that state government can exercise rights over rivers that starts and ends within the state but does not have such rights if it flows beyond the boundary of the state. The moment it extends beyond a state it then means that it is only the federal government that can make laws that will operate on such waters.

“I see people reclaiming part of our waterways for the purpose of the building. Don’t complain by the time you see bulldozers coming to pull them down.”

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