Why we want to convert Ikeja Computer Village to residential area - Lagos Govt
The Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, stated that Ikeja Computer Village is currently in a residential area, noting that this was the main reason for the proposed relocation of the hub to Katangua in th
The Lagos State Government has revealed the reason for planning to convert the popular electronic hub known as Computer Village situated in the State Capital, Ikeja to a residential area.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, stated that Ikeja Computer Village is currently in a residential area, noting that this was the main reason for the proposed relocation of the hub to Katangua in the Abule-Egba area.
Babatunde shared this information on Tuesday when he visited the electronic gadgets hub in Ikeja.
He 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 (for such activity) by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, particularly the Office of Physical Planning.
“We chose Katangua because of the good road network; we are certain that we are not going to be having traffic problems once Katangua is ready to r…
