by Ola Kay
The Lagos State Government has introduced a new Electronic Physical Planning Permit System that allows for a quick building approval to be obtained in 10 minutes.
The was revealed by the Special Adviser to governor Baba jide Sanwo-olu on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr Olajide Babatunde, at a ministerial press briefing, commemorating the first year of the second term in office of the governor on Wednesday in Ikeja, the state capital.
He said that the initiative will ensure a seamless and efficient process for stakeholders.
Dr. Babatunde said that, “The Lagos State Government is poised to revolutionize the planning approval process with the introduction of an Electronic Physical Planning Permit Process System. The innovative system will enable building approval to be obtained in 10 minutes, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for stakeholders.”
The e-GIS project began in 2016 and gained momentum in 2021, when governor Sanwo-Olu outlined a strategic plan for its implementation. The e-GIS Office has been entrusted with overseeing the project, which aims to create a comprehensive digital platform for land administration and geographic information services.
A report has it that a significant milestone was achieved on December 4, 2023, when the bill for the establishment of the Lagos Geographic Information Service was presented to the state House of Assembly. Mr Babatunde has explained that the e-GIS Office fully took over the responsibility of supervising and project management of the Lagos enterprise GIS upgrade and integrated land administration automated system. This, he said, ensured the institutionalisation of enterprise geographic information service statewide, leading up to the creation of an agency known as the Lagos Geographic Information Service.
The governor stated that the processes led to the passage of a bill by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
He stated, “To ensure a smooth implementation process, stakeholders and the public will be engaged through a series of retreats and sensitization programmes. This will foster a better understanding of the importance of the bill and the benefits of the Electronic Physical Planning Process System.
With this innovative system, Lagos State is poised to become a leader in digital governance and efficient urban planning.”
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