Besides, they urged transparency in the compilation of document submitted by the individual victims to ensure that everyone is adequately compensated. Although, Anifowoshe, debunked media reports suggesting that government was unnecessarily delaying the compensation as a result of cumbersome processes outlined for the exercise. He however assured that those whose structures were demolished would be paid. However, last week when Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, announced the reshuffled cabinet that affected some ministries, the fear arose again and some property owners believed that changes in personnel usually create unnecessary bottlenecks. “Experiences have taught us that not only a change in government that usually create problems of continuity in policy, but changes in top rank personnel is also a factor that should not be overlooked.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 24, 2018 03:05 UTC