LASG intensifies crackdown on estates without approved layout plans in Lekki
LASG
Nike Popoola
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Physical Planning, has intensified enforcement on estates without approved layout plans and building permits.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said that the enforcement exercise, led by the Director of Development Matters, Tpl. Hakeem Animashaun, targeted previously cautioned
estates in the Lekki axis of the State.
A statement from the A statement from the Chief Public Affairs Officer, Kehinde-Akinsanya Adetola, today said, the Commissioner reiterated Government’s zero-tolerance stance on unauthorised developments, urging estate developers to secure the necessary layout approvals and building permits before commencing construction.
He averred that the Office of Physical Planning was statutorily mandated to ensure that all physical developments across the State conform to approved planning standards and regulations.
“We will continue to enforce compliance across the State. Developers must prioritise obtaining layout approvals and building permits to avoid sealing and other penalties,” he stated.
He added that the enforcement drive formed part of the Lagos State Government’s broader commitment to promoting orderly urban development, safeguarding infrastructure, and ensuring sustainable growth in rapidly developing corridors such as Lekki-Ajah.
He emphasised that similar enforcement operations would be extended to other parts of the state to strengthen compliance and uphold planning standards.
The enforcement team visited several estates, including Victoria Nest, Vistaview Estate, Empire Homes, JadeView Estate, BlessedView Homes, and Micrian Villa Estate, among others.
