The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), has sealed over 20 properties in Ikeja Local Government Area for various physical planning infractions.
The enforcement exercise was led by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Tpl. Olayinka Wasiu, alongside the General Manager, LASPPPA, Tpl. Kehinde Osinaike, and directors of the Authority. LASPPPA said that the exercise was part of the ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with the physical planning law and regulations in the state.
The affected properties, comprising landed properties, uncompleted buildings and structures with unauthorised extensions, were found to be in contravention of the Lagos State Physical Planning Law.
Speaking during the exercise, Wasiu stated that the enforcement action was a proactive measure aimed at preventing building collapse, promoting orderly physical development and ensuring strict compliance with the Lagos State Physical Planning Law.
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He stressed that the state government remains committed to safeguarding lives and property by enforcing planning regulations that guarantee a safe, resilient and sustainable built environment across Lagos State.
The permanent secretary explained that contravention notices had been served on the affected property owners, clearly outlining the necessary steps required to regularise their developments before the enforcement exercise became inevitable.
He urged property owners and developers to always obtain the appropriate planning permits and approvals before embarking on any form of development or structural alteration, noting that compliance with planning regulations is essential to achieving sustainable urban development.
