Public safety concern: Lagos govt seals Ikeja Golf Club

The Lagos State Government has shut down Ikeja Golf Club over public safety concerns arising from multiple instances of negligence.

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) sealed the premises on Wednesday, citing risks to lives and property following numerous complaints.

Director of Public Affairs at LASBCA, Adu Ademuyiwa, shared this on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The statement identified a key safety concern as an incident where a stray golf ball from the club struck a LASBCA staff member at its Ikeja headquarters.

The agency also noted that errant golf balls frequently damage vehicles in the area, further contributing to the safety risks

“The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has taken decisive action by sealing off the Ikeja Golf Club at Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA, after several incidents of negligence raised concerns about public Safety of lives and property damage.

“The closure was prompted by repeated complaints and a recent incident where a golf ball struck a LASBCA staff member on its Ikeja Headquarters premises.

In addition to this unfortunate incident, there have been multiple cases of errant golf balls causing damage to vehicles in the vicinity.,” the statement read in part.

The statement emphasized that the club’s negligence posed an ongoing risk to public safety, necessitating immediate intervention to prevent further harm.