By Our Reporter
The Lagos state government has banned construction activities at night, restricting building work to between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, in Alausa.
Olumide said the restriction was necessary to protect the environment, reduce building collapse incidents, and promote public health and well-being.
“The restriction order must be strictly adhered to by all those involved in building construction in the state, as relevant government agencies would enforce compliance,” he said.
While the state is firm on the new rule, the commissioner added that concessions may be granted for work outside the approved hours, but only through formal applications reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
“However, concession to work outside these hours could be granted, subject to the formal application that would be treated on its merits,” he emphasised.
@The Punch.