Relocation of Computer Village Soon to Be a Reality — LASG
By Erewunmi Peace
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed its commitment to relocate the popular Computer Village, Ikeja, to the new Katangowa ICT and Business Park in Agbado-Oke-Odo, describing the long-awaited move as “soon to be a reality.”
The government said the relocation, which has been on the table for several years, is now entering its implementation phase, with an 18-month deadline set for full transition. The move aims to decongest Ikeja’s residential area and position the state as a modern technology and innovation hub.
According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, the Katangowa ICT Park spans 15 hectares and is being developed as a purpose-built technology market equipped with modern facilities, including a hotel, police station, fire station, banks, and an event centre.
“The relocation of Computer Village is no longer a plan on paper. The Lagos State Government has put structures in place to make the Katangowa ICT and Business Park fully operational soon,” Babatunde stated.
“We are providing a flexible payment plan to make it convenient for current traders to move without financial pressure.”
The project, which is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative, is being developed to ensure the traders in the current Computer Village are provided with adequate infrastructure and business continuity.
Meanwhile, several traders have expressed cautious optimism about the government’s renewed push, citing hopes for better organization and reduced congestion, while others have raised concerns over relocation costs and accessibility for customers.
When completed, the Katangowa ICT and Business Park is expected to serve as the new hub for ICT, electronics, and allied services in Lagos, replacing the current Ikeja market that has long operated in a mixed residential zone.
The relocation plan has been on the government’s agenda since the Babatunde Fashola administration, but repeated delays and structural challenges slowed its execution. The Sanwo-Olu administration says it is determined to deliver the project before the end of its current term.
