“How To Obtain Building Permit Within 10 Minutes”, Lagos govt Reveals

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By Abiola Olawale

In a commendable move, the Lagos State Government has unveiled an Electronic Physical Planning Permit System that would allow residents in the state to get building approval in just 10 minutes.

Dr Olajide Babatunde, the Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing which was held in Ikeja.

Babatunde during the press briefing said the latest initiative will ensure a seamless and efficient process for stakeholders.

He said: ” 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 just ten minutes, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for stakeholders.”

The New Diplomat recalls that in 2016, the Lagos State Government inaugurated the e-GIS project with which Sanwo-Olu outlined a strategic plan for its implementation in 2021.

Subsequently, the e-GIS Office (LAGIS) was entrusted with overseeing the project, aiming to create a comprehensive digital platform for land administration and geographic information services.

Meanwhile, on Dec. 4, 2023, the bill to establish the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) was presented to the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Giving updates, Babatunde, the Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, explained that the e-GIS Office has fully assumed responsibility for supervising and managing the Lagos enterprise GIS upgrade and integrated land administration project.

This development also comes after the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, revealed that 80% of buildings around the Ibeju Lekki and Epe corridor do not have government approval.

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