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Kwara government takes over land used by Saraki family in Ilorin

Kwara government takes over land used by Saraki family in Ilorin - Photo/Image
The Kwara state government says it has taken over a piece of land being used by the family of Saraki in Ilorin.

This was disclosed in a press release by the chief press secretary to Kwara governor, Rafiu Ajakaiye on Friday, December 27,

According to him, a new secretariat would be built on the land.

He also disclosed that the land was originally meant for government secretariat and parking space of the civil service clinic.

He added that the land was unlawfully allocated to a private firm, Asa Investments Limited, without any record of payment to the state government.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that part of the land, situated beside the civil service clinic, is also right in front of late Dr Olusola Saraki’s residence.

NAN also reports that the late Saraki built a house and named it ‘Ile Arugbo’ (elderly peoples’ home).

According to the statement, no certificate of occupancy was issued in favour of the firm.
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