The Lagos State Government has introduced Electronic Physical Planning Permit System to allow building approval to be obtained in just 10 minutes.
The Special Adviser, e-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide
Babatunde, made the disclosure during a ministerial press briefing to mark the
first year of the second term in office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on
Wednesday in Ikeja.
According to him, the initiative will ensure seamless and
efficient process for stakeholders.
He said, ”The Lagos State Government is poised to
revolutionise 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 10 minutes, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for
stakeholders.”
Recall that the e-GIS project began in 2016 and gained
momentum in 2021, when Mr Sanwo-Olu outlined a strategic plan for its
implementation.
The e-GIS Office (LAGIS) has been entrusted with overseeing
the project, which aims to create a comprehensive digital platform for land
administration and geographic information services.
Report has it that a significant milestone was achieved on 4
December 2023, when the bill for the establishment of the Lagos Geographic
Information Service (LAGIS) was presented to the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Mr Babatunde 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 State Geographic Information Service.
He said that the processes led to the passage of its bill by
the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“To ensure a smooth implementation process, stakeholders and
the public will be engaged through a series of retreats and sensitisation
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,” he said. NAN