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Sanwo-Olu Warns Against Attacks on Officials Will Face Strict Consequences, Insists on Planning Permits for All Buildings
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned that attacks on government enforcement officials will attract strict consequences, urging residents to obtain planning permits before starting any construction.
Speaking through his Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube, at a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) in Oregun, the governor described planning permits as the “birth certificate of a building,” vital for safety and orderly development.
Sanwo-Olu commended LASPPPA’s grassroots campaigns but condemned the obstruction and harassment of officials, stressing that cutting corners will lead to legal action. He assured that his administration is simplifying approval processes while enforcing compliance.
Commissioner for Physical Planning, Olumide Oluyinka, highlighted the low rate of approved buildings, while Permanent Secretary Gbolahan Oki cited recent demolitions at the Trade Fair Complex as a warning against illegal structures.
Traditional and professional leaders, including the Bajuilaye of Lagos, Chief Ayodele Oyekan, and former Commissioner Toyin Ayinde, urged collaboration between residents, government, and institutions to promote sustainable development.