There’s No Going Back In Relocating Computer Village

There’s no going back in relocating Computer Village from its current location at Ikeja to Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, LCDA of the state.

 This appears to be the final word from the Lagos state government, which made the reiteration today.

The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako while speaking on the matter, said the relocation plan was ongoing and would be completed in the next two years.

“The relocation of Computer Village, Ikeja, to Ultra-Modern ICT Park, Katangowa in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, is on course having delivered the vacant site to the developer for construction of ICT park”, he said, adding: “It has to move from Ikeja, which is located in residential area to a more spacious and conducive location in Agbado-Oke-Odo.”

In the same vein, he said there’s no going back in the planned relocation of Mile-12 Market and Oko-Baba Sawmill to Imota had a review of initial building plans due to current needs to ensure a more befitting environment..

On the Computer Village plan, he explained that construction of three connecting roads to the proposed ICT park, 250 resettlement stalls, 78 toilets and showers, and two blocks of warehouses were currently ongoing.

Security office, facility/site office, installation of three boreholes and water reservoir, three food courts, and preparation of site for construction of main buildings are also on the plans.

 “As soon as all arrangements are completed, we will not hesitate to commence the relocation process which is expected to commence within the next two years.”

 “Oko-Baba sawmill is to be relocated to Agbowa which is about 80 per cent completed, Computer Village is being moved to Katangowa while Mile 12 market is expected to be relocated to Imota area.

“In furtherance of the “THEMES” agenda and quest for a liveable, organised, and safe environment, the state government, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has proceeded with steps to up-scale the relocation activities of the following markets.

“Oko-Baba Sawmill from Ebute-Metta to Timberville Agbowa/Ikosi in Ikosi Ejirin LCDA.

LAgos says There’s no going back, as “Timberville Agbowa/Ikosi is 80 per cent ready for use with the completion of the following facilities: construction of resettlement housing units for saw millers, construction of alternate access route, while the main route construction works remain ongoing.

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“204 Units of Band Saw Sheds and Sales Office, Blocks of Public Toilets, Restaurant, Transformers (500KVA), 750m X 8m Internal Road, 1685m Drains and 8m Culvert, Truck Track of 4.5m width, Log Preparation Area”, he said.