Deacon M. Aragbada president Local CDA speaking in Serac Organised meeting between the host community and the officials of Lekki Free Trade Company.

Simple Life style in Lekki Zone

LFTZ RESETTLEMENT COMMITTEE INAUGURATED

In demonstration of its commitment to be guided by the terms of the memorandum of understanding it signed on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 with the accredited representatives of the nine communities affected by the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) project, the Lagos State government made good its promise to inaugurate the resettlement committee.  Specifically, Clauses L, M and N of the Lagos State Government's obligations and Clauses J, L, K, of the Lekki Worldwide Investment Limited's (LWIL's) obligations set out in the memorandum of understanding provides that: the Lagos State Government shall set up or ensure the establishment of a Resettlement Committee to be comprised of representatives of the Lagos State Government, the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council, LWIL and the affected villages and communities to plan, design, implement, monitor and evaluate the resettlement of individuals and families that may be affected by LFTZ project.  Further, the Lagos State Government shall ensure that members of the affected villages and communities have free and effective access to information relevant to their understanding and participation in the LFTZ, in general, and the resettlement process, in particular.