workers of a rowing company may lose their jobs in Lekki area of Lagos State following the demolition of a popular rowing company in the area.
The club hosts other private businesses like relaxation centres, event planning services, staff accommodation, and recreational facilities, all sited at the waterfront of Wole Olateju Avenue, Lekki Phase 1.
However, the investment which started over a decade ago has been demolished by a team of Lagos State Governor’s Task Office.
This followed an alleged encroachment by the management of the club.
It was learnt that about 8,100 Square Metres of the land were brought down by the task force.
Citizens Compass gathered that a private firm, Dembella Engineering Company had secured the approval of the Right of Way from the state government about 12 years ago but did not put it into use for some time and it was alleged that the rowing club expanded its services to the portion
The rowing company was said to be operating under the approval of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
When our correspondent visited the scene, some staffers and customers of the rowing club were stranded while operatives of the Task Force were fully on ground.
However, efforts to reach Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy. Gbenga Omotosho, was unsuccessful when contacted by Vanguard.
Also, the owner of the rowing club was not on ground but his daughter, Bikepre Daniel, who spoke with Vanguard, said the company sourced its documentation from the Federal Government under the authorship of NIWA.
