{"id":1505,"date":"2026-10-26T18:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T18:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/lagos-installs-boundary-signposts-to-curb-disputes-with-neighbouring-states\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T18:23:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T18:23:42","slug":"lagos-installs-boundary-signposts-to-curb-disputes-with-neighbouring-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/26\/lagos-installs-boundary-signposts-to-curb-disputes-with-neighbouring-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos installs boundary signposts to curb disputes with neighbouring states"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of boundary demarcation signposts across the state to prevent disputes between neighbouring communities and bordering states.\n<\/p>\n<p>This was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development on Facebook on Monday.\n<\/p>\n<p>The ministry said the initiative was aimed at ensuring \u201cpeaceful co-existence among neighbouring and bordering communities\u201d and preventing disputes arising from boundary encroachment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2283515\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2283515\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2283515\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249-313x179.webp 313w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249-640x366.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249-255x146.webp 255w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249-60x34.webp 60w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182049\/IMG_9828_1793035249.webp 911w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2283515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lagos State boundary sign post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the commencement of the exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Kikelomo Bolarinwa, said the state government was committed to ensuring that \u201cclear boundaries between communities and neighbouring States are properly indicated in line with the position of the Office of the Surveyor-General\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>She said the government had resolved to uphold official boundary specifications provided by the Office of the Surveyor-General, adding that \u201cthe installation of the signposts is a practical step towards achieving that\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the installations were intended to \u201ccheck encroachment from neighbouring States\u201d and ensure that residents of border communities were \u201cadequately captured for welfare provision\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<p>She added that the initiative would support infrastructure provision, improve living conditions, strengthen local economies and \u201creduce rural-urban drift in the State\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Bolarinwa urged residents of border communities not to vandalise the signposts or engage in actions that could lead to violations or a breakdown of law and order. <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2283519\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2283519\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2283519\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"959\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267-313x180.webp 313w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267-640x368.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267-255x147.webp 255w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267-60x35.webp 60w, https:\/\/cdn.punchng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26182107\/IMG_9829_1793035267.webp 959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2283519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lagos State boundary sign post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>She warned that \u201canyone found demolishing any of the installed signposts would be punished\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe State Government will not be lenient with anyone who hampers social order, peaceful co-existence and the ease of business that Lagos State is known for,\u201d she said.\n<\/p>\n<p>The permanent secretary assured residents that the government would continue to ensure that communities enjoyed the benefits of democracy through the implementation of its T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda.\n<\/p>\n<p>She said this would be achieved through \u201cthe strategic cascading of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda to communities across the State, especially rural communities\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<p>The ministry said the initiative aligned with the government\u2019s goal of making Lagos \u201ca 21st Century Economy and achieving a Greater Lagos\u201d.\n<\/p>\n<p>It listed Eredo-Epe, around Mojoda, Itokin-Ijebu Ode Road, Ikorodu-Shagamu Road, Ojodu-Alagbole Road, Owode-Apa Road and the Seme border among the locations where boundary signposts had been installed.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Punch Newspapers &#8211; Latest News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of boundary demarcation signposts across the state to prevent disputes between neighbouring communities and bordering states. 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