Decrying the number of illegal structures within and around the popular FESTAC town in Lagos, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has put out a general warning over the illegal and fraudulent advertisements by some agencies and corporations for the sale of landed properties in FESTAC Town, Lagos.
Mr Kenneth Chigelu who is the FHA’s spokesman in a statement on Thursday, urged members of the public to disregard such advertisements.
He said some fraudsters were currently advertising property at FESTAC Town with the intention to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
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“Our attention has been drawn to the activities of unscrupulous persons claiming to be agents of the FHA for the sale of land in FESTAC Town,” he said.
Chigelu said FHA did not appoint anybody or organization as its agent, saying, “Those putting up such advertisements are mere impostors.
“Members of the public are warned not to do business with these impostors. The said advertisement is a scam.”
The FHA spokesman urged the public to deal directly with the authority’s managing director or zonal managers when making land transactions.
“Meanwhile, the areas being advertised by fraudsters in FESTAC Town are not even for sale. We don’t relate with the public through agents in any way.
“Anyone who deals with the impostors does so at their own risks,” he said.
Recall, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and some conservationists have called for the eradication of light pollution to conserve migratory birds.
This is contained in a statement issued by the NCF on Wednesday at the end of an event hosted to mark the World Migratory Bird Day in Lagos.
The statement was signed by the NCF Head of Communications, Mr Oladapo Soneye.
The World Migratory Bird Day is an annual event used to raise awareness on bird migration and the importance of protecting the flyways and habitats utilized by birds during this seasonal experience.
Bird migration is the regular seasonal movement, often north and south along a flyway, between breeding and wintering grounds. Many species of bird migrate.
Light pollution is a significant and growing threat to wildlife including many species of migratory birds.
Every year, light pollution contributes to the death of millions of birds. It alters the natural patterns of light and dark in ecosystems. It can change birds migration patterns, foraging behaviors, and vocal communication.
The statement quoted the Director-General of NCF, Dr Muhtari Aminu-Kano, as saying that Nigerians should participate jointly in bird conservation by eradicating light pollution.