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Idris Salako

September 5, 2022

Lagos commissioner for physical planning resigns

The resignation was alleged to be a prelude to the restructuring of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development and its agencies.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Idris Salako
September 4, 2022

Collapsed building was sealed three times, says Lagos commissioner

“The developer has been dropping names any time our officers visit the place.”

Collapsed building site
August 13, 2022

Lagos, stakeholders meet over Opebi-Mende link bridge’s right of way

The special adviser to the governor on E-GIS and Planning Matters urged property owners to respect the RoW of public facilities to avoid the demolition of their structures.

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
June 21, 2022

Excavation: Magodo buildings caving in, risk collapse, warns Lagos Govt

Some buildings in Magodo GRA were caving in and risked collapse.

Erosion at Magodo Estate
May 11, 2022

Lagos stops approval for structures above three floors in Ebute-Metta

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Idris Salako, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.

Idris Salako
February 14, 2022

Lagos to prosecute developer over Onike building collapse

“It is hoped that his prosecution would send a strong warning to all recalcitrant developers that it is mandatory to build right and engage professionals…”

Collapsed building
August 6, 2021

Property developers in Lagos to obtain planning information free of charge

The state says obtaining planning information is a prerequisite to determine whether to go ahead with a physical development plan in relation to a given site.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
March 3, 2021

Sanwo-Olu moves against conversion of residential buildings for commercial purposes

“Our monitoring and enforcement team will be visiting all other government schemes.”

Babajide Sanwo-Olu2
March 2, 2021

Lagos commissioner accuses Osborne-Foreshore residents of embarrassing Sanwo-Olu’s government

“No amount of pressure would compel the government to outsource its responsibility.”

Babajide-Sanwo