The Awojiya family descendants in Epe Local Government Area, Lagos State, have expressed deep concern over the unlawful sales and purchase of their ancestral land in the Abomiti-Nla resettlement area.

The family, in a resolution reached during a meeting held at their ancestral venue on September 27, 2025, declared that no portion of their land is available for sale and that any transaction carried out without the collective consent of the family remains invalid.

Abomiti-Nla, a historic community under the Abomiti zone in the Lagos Free Trade Zone resettlement scheme, is one of 13 villages founded by the family’s forefathers.

The community, divided into four quarters ;Abomiti, Aba Awojiya, Aba Iseotan, and Aba Ajegunle has long been known for its cultural heritage, political relevance, and proximity to the lagoon, which made it a thriving fishing settlement in earlier years.

According to the family, attempts by certain individuals to sell portions of the land without proper authorization have created growing tension in the area.

They maintained that only decisions made collectively at the family’s ancestral venue carry legal and moral weight, and any sale conducted outside that framework would be considered null and void.

The Awojiya descendants called on relevant authorities, including the Lagos State House of Assembly member representing Epe Constituency I, Hon. Mustain Abiodun Tobun, to intervene to prevent further conflict.

They also urged the Community Welfare Committee (CWC) in the zone to remain impartial in handling issues related to land ownership.

The Family representative and Acting Secretary, Mr Mustapha Salami noted that Abomiti-Nla has produced prominent individuals who have contributed to the development of Epe and Lagos State at large.

He warned that indiscriminate land sales could lead to the extinction of the community’s identity, including the relocation or renaming of the historic Abomiti Primary School.

“We are determined to protect the legacy of our ancestors and ensure that our land remains a living inheritance for future generations,”

“We will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone found encroaching on or illegally selling our ancestral property.”

The family reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence but stressed that it would continue to defend its rights within the bounds of the law to preserve Abomiti-Nla’s historical and cultural identity.