Nigeria, July 20 -- The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed N3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose lands and buildings were acquired for major infrastructure projects across parts of the state.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the development on Monday in a post on his X account, saying the beneficiaries were property owners in Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Igbogbo and Ogba.

The governor said the compensation was part of the state's commitment to ensuring that residents affected by public infrastructure projects are treated fairly.

"Today, I presented N3.1 billion in compensation to 331 property owners whose land and buildings were acquired for key infrastructure projects across Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Igbogbo ...