Lagos Schedules Stakeholders’ Summit On Urban Development

Lagos Stakeholders' Summit

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to convene a stakeholders’ summit aimed at tackling the challenges of physical planning in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Structures In Idumota Market For Safety

Lagos Cracks Down On Illegal Structures In Idumota Market For Safety

State Government Resumes Demolition of Unauthorized Extensions Move Follows Recommendations After Docemo Fire Incident Aims to Ensure Orderliness, Free Traffic Flow in Market Area Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bid to prioritize safety and order, the Lagos State Government has resumed the demolition of illegal extensions within the Idumota market. This action comes … Read more

Unapproved Estates: Lagos Commissioner Raises Concerns In Ibeju Lekki

Lagos State Announces 15-Month Traffic Diversion At Mile 2 – Details

Lagos Commissioner reveals over 80% of buildings in Ibeju Lekki lack official approval. Majority of estates lack approval due to inadequate zoning information. Olumide emphasizes the importance of acquiring planning information and permits before construction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, underscored that more … Read more

Lagos Govt Orders Removal Of Two Floors Illegally Added To Building Under Construction In Ikeja

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, says the state government will not compromise its zero tolerance for illegal developments and contraventions to Physical Planning Permit Laws. The commissioner’s warning is contained in a statement issued by the Lagos government on Saturday. Olumide said … Read more

Lagos Physical Planning Commissioner Declares Zero Tolerance For Building Collapse

Lagos Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide and Special Adviser, e-GIS and Urban Planning, Dr. Olajide Babatunde assume office

Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly appointed Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has said that transparency in the built sector and zero tolerance for building collapse would be his watchwords. He made this known after he assumed office amidst high expectations from stakeholders of the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu … Read more

Lagos Govt Partners ENL-NOVA Ltd On EPPPS For Land Administration

The EPPPS is an electronic system that automates physical planning processes. The Lagos physical planning ministry wants to utilise the system to transform land administration in the state. The plan led to the Lagos government and ENL-NOVA Ltd signing an agreement to actualise the plan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Ministry of Physical … Read more

Lagos Physical Planning Appeals Committee Presents Progress Report

The Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee has presented the progress report of its activities in the last three years to the state government. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, who received the committee’s report, said that the Appeals Committee was a … Read more

LASG Seeks Innovative Ways Of Handling Appeals On Physical Planning Matters

The Lagos State Government has charged its quasi-judicial body in the built environment, the Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee, to review the past, consider emerging realities and come up with innovative ways of handling appeals.   Eko Hot Blog reports that the State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. … Read more

Physical Planning Ministry Seals 20 Buildings For Non-Compliance

The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development headed by Dr. Idris Salako on Wednesday sealed at least 20 buildings in various stages of completion in Isheri-North GRA for not being able to produce on-demand Planning Permits authorizing construction of the buildings. Dr. Idris Salako said during a routine compliance monitoring of the area that … Read more