The Lagos State Government revealed on Tuesday why it is relocating the popular Computer Village in Ikeja to Katangua in the Abule-Egba area of the state, News About Nigeria reports.
Speaking during an assessment visit to the market today, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Electronic Geographic Information System and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, revealed that the relocation is because the current location of the market is strictly a residential area.
He further noted that they have no choice but to abide by the law, which is why they are relocating the market to Katangua in the Abule-Egba area of the state.
Babatunde said, “Where the Computer Village is located is, was, and will continue by law to be a residential area, hence, we must follow the law. Katangua is the area designated by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, particularly the Office of Physical Planning.”
Speaking further, Babatunde noted that Katangua is a good place for the computer village for so many reasons, which include the good road network in the area.
According to him, residents would no longer face the problems of traffic when the computer village is moved to Katangua, as they are now facing them in Ikeja.
He also noted that the relocation to Katangua was well thought out because of the huge land that has been allocated to the market and the fact that it is within the model city plan for the area.
The Special Adviser also revealed that the market will be a standard market as they are making provisions for banking facilities, clinics, schools, crèche, storage facilities, and some housing, including hotels, where business owners, residents, and those who come to the place outside of Lagos will be accommodated.
