The Lagos State Government has issued a demolition warning to Paul Onwuanibe, the proprietor of the $200 million Landmark Beach Resort, as it obstructs the planned route of a 700-kilometer coastal road connecting Lagos with Calabar.
Onwuanibe, who purchased the land in 2007, received a notice in late March to vacate the resort within seven days for impending demolition. The resort, a top-tier tourism spot in Nigeria, accommodates over 80 businesses, sustains 4,000 jobs, and contributes over N2 billion in taxes annually.
Sections of the resort, including the Beach Resort, Kids and Bay Arena, Members Area, and Lagos Beach Club, encroach within the Right of Way of the proposed road project by 50 meters.
The planned coastal highway aims to extend through nine coastal states, promising economic benefits but presenting significant environmental challenges, according to environmentalists.
Foreign and local investors in the Landmark Group threaten to withdraw investments if the resort, featuring a mini golf course and sports facilities, is demolished.
While the Federal Government awarded the coastal highway project, its implementation faces backlash over its impact on established businesses and the environment.
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