Computer Village Would Be Relocated Before 2024 – Lagos State

The Lagos State Government has come out to say that it plans to relocate the popular Computer Village from Ikeja to Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, LCDA.

The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako recently revealed this during the Ministerial press briefing to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration, held at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

According to him, the relocation process is still very much intact, and it is expected to be completed in the next two years.

He added that arrangements to make it happen are still ongoing, and the relocation would be done once things are finalized.

His words, “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. It has to move from Ikeja, which is located in residential area to a more spacious and conducive location in Agbado-Oke-Odo.”

“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. 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.”

“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.”