Investors in Winhomes Estate, located along the Okun Ajah axis of Lagos State, have called for a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to address the impact of the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway construction on their properties.
The request was contained in a letter to the Minister dated October 8, 2025, signed by Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, Principal Partner at Ojukwu Chikaosolu & Co., who represents the affected investors.
In the letter, the law firm noted that its clients are bona fide owners of a 120,721-square-metre (12 hectares) parcel of land within the Coastal Highway corridor, covered by a Deed of Assignment registered in Lagos State and backed by the Governor’s Consent granted in April 2022.
While commending Minister Umahi for his “visionary leadership and monumental strides” in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the firm expressed concern that uncertainty over the road’s alignment has led to demolitions and disruptions affecting the estate and investors’ confidence.
The letter further warned that the situation had “attracted unwarranted media attention capable of distracting from the Ministry’s laudable objectives,” urging the Minister to grant an audience for constructive engagement to resolve the issue amicably.
“Our clients are eager to engage with your esteemed office to forestall further misunderstandings and ensure that the Ministry’s remarkable work is not undermined by avoidable disputes,” the letter stated.
The law firm requested that a meeting date, time, and venue be communicated at the Minister’s earliest convenience.
The request for audience comes on the heels of remarks by Minister Umahi, who has cautioned that disputes around Winhomes must not harm Tinubu administration’s relationships with diaspora investors.
In an ARISE News interview on Tuesday, Umahi said that misinformation about property transactions and demolition claims could unsettle investor confidence, especially among Nigerians abroad.
Umahi challenged the legitimacy and timing of some sales at Winhomes, citing apparent inconsistencies in land purchase dates, plot sizes, and pricing. He also mentioned ongoing court cases involving dozens of affected property owners, noting that some of those cases have been dismissed, while others are still active.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to both infrastructure development and protection of legitimate investments. “We will not allow Winhomes damage the Tinubu administration’s relations with diaspora investors,” he said.
The law firm’s letter invites the minister to a meeting to resolve misunderstandings and align on a workable approach, urging that the infrastructure drive should not be undermined by protracted disputes.
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