Lagos Govt to relocate Computer Village

-Lagos State government set to relocate computer village in the state.

-This is aimed at addressing infrastructural challenges in the state.

Lagos State government has vowed to relocate the Information and Communication Technology, ICT, hub popularly called Computer Village, to another location in the state in order to actualise the Ikeja Model City Master Plan.

Mr. Steve Ayorinde, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, who made this statement yesterday, spoke on the controversy surrounding the relocation.

The state government declaration came amid controversy surrounding existence of the market with over 1,000 traders and companies.

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According to the government, relocation of the market to Katangowa in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, was part of the strategy aimed at addressing infrastructural challenges within the state capital.

He said: “The Ikeja Model City Master Plan designated the present Computer Village for residential use and that the government will adhere to the plans to make the area more organized, serene and habitable.”

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Ayorinde also stressed that the State Government has not issued permit to any individual or organization for construction of an ICT specialized mall directly sited beside the newly built Ikeja Bus Terminal.

The commissioner added that such action is not in line with the state government’s regeneration plan for the capital city, adding that plans are on-going to ensure quick relocation of the market.

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