Olusegun Ariyo
As part of its efforts at ensuring Standard, the Lagos State Government has sealed illegal building construction in parts of Obalende, Ikoyi, and Lekki areas of the State
A Statement Made Available to Urban Express News Online through the Director of Public Affairs, Mr Mukaila Sanusi Said the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, led an enforcement exercise to the area on Thursday, with an understanding of addressing the menace of illegal developments and ensuring compliance with the state’s physical planning laws.
He Said Commissioner reiterated the government’s commitment to providing a safe and sustainable built environment for the wellness and well-being of all Lagosians.
He expressed strong displeasure over the rampant disregard for laws governing physical planning and urban development, citing instances of building without government-approved plans and renovation without permits.
He stated that the untoward action of erecting buildings without approval or building without complying with the granted permit undermines the T.H.E.M.E.S + agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, particularly the Making Lagos a 21st century economy pillar.
“I implore all property owners and developers in the state, particularly those intending to carry out construction or renovation work, to obtain necessary approvals and permits from the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, LASPPPA. It should be noted that unpermitted development and renovation will no longer be tolerated in the state”, he said.
Building construction sites were sealed for lacking the requisite permits in the axis, including Rummens Road and Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi, Wole Olateju Crescent, Ogbunike Street, Hilary Onikogu Crescent in Lekki Phase 1 and others in Obalende area.
He urged all well-meaning residents to provide valuable information that would assist the government in discovering physical planning contraventions in their infancy and act promptly in the interest of all to sustain the state’s development agenda as it relates to the physical planning sector.
