The Lagos State Government has expanded office accommodation for public servants by an additional 19,525 square metres as part of efforts to address inadequate workspace and reduce the cost of office rentals across the state.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Adekunle Olayinka, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking the third year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
Olayinka said the additional office space was created through the completion of key projects, including the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex and the Revenue House within the Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure delivery, noting that the administration remains focused on infrastructure-led growth in line with the THEMES+ Agenda and the Lagos State Development Plan 2052.
According to him, the government has continued to complete inherited projects while initiating new infrastructure that strengthens governance, healthcare delivery, education, security and economic development.
The Special Adviser highlighted several ongoing projects, including the reconstruction of Ile-Pako at the Alausa Secretariat, the 150-bed Massey Children’s Hospital, a 280-bed General Hospital in Ojo, a 1,500-bed Psychiatric Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre in Ketu-Ejinrin, and new facilities in Lagos State-owned tertiary institutions.
He said the Office of Works is also supervising major projects in the justice and security sectors, including the renovation of magistrates’ courts, construction of police facilities and the recently commissioned Lagos State Judiciary Sheriff Warehouse in Majidun, Ikorodu.
On infrastructure sustainability, Olayinka said the state has adopted a two-pronged strategy of maintaining existing assets while continuously rehabilitating and upgrading critical infrastructure.
“In Lagos State, we emphasise routine maintenance of existing assets and the continuous rehabilitation of infrastructure to ensure long-term value and functionality,” he said.
The Special Adviser also commended the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) for preserving public assets and praised the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) for enforcing quality standards in construction projects.
He reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards substandard construction practices and assured residents that all projects would continue to meet global safety and quality standards.
Olayinka acknowledged the growing infrastructure demands of Lagos as a megacity but stressed that the government would continue to collaborate with private sector partners and development organisations to bridge funding gaps and accelerate development.
He assured Lagosians that the Sanwo-Olu administration would remain committed to delivering impactful projects while preserving existing infrastructure to build a more resilient, livable and globally competitive city.
