Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development - MPPUD Lagos State

15/01/2025

15/01/2025

14/01/2025

PRESS RELEASE

PLANNING PERMIT: LASG DEMANDS MANDATORY CCTV CAMERA IN BUILDINGS OF SIX - FLOORS AND ABOVE

The Lagos State Government has said that it would henceforth demand the mandatory provision of CCTV cameras in buildings of six floors and above as a prerequisite for the issuance of Planning Permits.

This was made known in Alausa on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide.

According to the Commissioner, " property owners will, as a requirement for Planning Permit, now be mandated to install CCTV cameras in all existing buildings of six floors and above along major roads in the state as well as in all proposed or under construction buildings of six floors and above anywhere in the state".

He stated further that the initiative would also cover all commercial buildings in Lagos State, which would equally be mandated to provide CCTV cameras as a requirement for their approvals.

Olumide said that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu approved the initiative to bring about enhanced security and balance public safety with physical planning considerations within the state.

He disclosed that to ensure consistency and interoperability, the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, LASPPPA, would establish standardised specifications for CCTV camera systems and direct regular maintenance and inspection schedules to ensure camera functionality.

The agency will also mandate property owners to always make the footage available to the state security agents on request.

He enjoined all stakeholders to support the initiative, which is tandem with the smart city ideals and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of the Lagos State Government as it is geared towards achieving a livable, organised and sustainable Lagos.

Mukaila Sanusi Deputy Director Public Affairs
14th January, 2025

14/01/2025

PRESS RELEASE

COMMISSIONER CHARGES NEWLY RECRUITED TOWN PLANNERS ON DEDICATION, UPRIGHTNESS

The Commissiner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has charged newly recruited Town Planners in Lagos State Public Service to be dedicated and upright in discharging their duties to the state.

The Commissioner made this call on Monday during the induction ceremony of the newly recruited officers at the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority(LASPPPA) Headquarters, First Secretariat, Ikeja.

He enjoined the officers to get acquainted with the focus of the State Government and the mandate of the Ministry and apply themselves to the service of the state while ensuring diligent and lawful conduct at all times.

" You should make the Lagos State Government that has given you this rare opportunity to serve proud by being good ambassadors and representing her well before the people whom you are to serve. You should take your time to learn, understand, and apply the rules and regulations as well as the noble culture of the Lagos State Public Service, " he said.

Counselling further, the Commissioner urged the new officers to be resilient, punctual, time conscious, and respectful as these are qualities of highflyers in the system.

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr Olumide Sotire, urged the new officers to be prepared for the familiarisation tour of the ministry’s departments and agencies to familiarise themselves with the workings of the ministry and be in good stead to give their best to the Lagos State Service.

He advised them to be calm and attentive and be ready to deliver at any given time while the General Manager, Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority, Tpl. Daisi Oso spoke on the need to dress and comport themselves well as representatives of the State Government.

The General Manager, Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, LASPPPA, Tpl. Kehinde Osinaike called for a prompt and accurate report of observations on the field as he urged the new officers to embrace technology and shun all forms of compromise in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Also, at the event were directors in the Ministry and its Agencies.

Abimbola Umeh,
Director Public Affairs, LASPPPA
13/01/2025

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08/01/2025

PRESS RELEASE

PHYSICAL PLANNING COMMISSIONER URGES LAGOSIANS TO REPORT INFRACTIONS

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has urged Lagosians to report infractions anywhere in the state.

He made this call in Alausa on Wednesday during a strategic planning meeting.

" Proper planning can not be done without the support and contribution of people. This is why my doors are always open for residents of Lagos to make their complaints, report any observed untoward developments, and contribute generally to the sustainable development of the State, "he said.

Whilst assuring of the ministry’s readiness to discharge its regulatory roles without favour, he enjoined every Lagosian to work for sustainable Lagos by ensuring they escalate infractions as soon as they notice them.

The Commissioner added that Officers of the Ministry and its Agencies had been advised to remain conscientious and not support illegality, as any officer found culpable would be dealt with according to laid down rules and regulations.

Olumide said that various avenues had been provided for the people to whistleblow, including through direct report to the office of the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, through the Lagos MPP&UD App on Google or IoS and the following Ministry’s hotlines 07030653241, 08034698264.

He added that whistleblowers, who are always protected by the State, were genuine friends of the built environment whose impact in achieving a livable, organised, and sustainable physical environment can not be underestimated.

Mukaila Sanusi
Deputy Director Public Affairs
8th January, 2025

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