The MD said that the activities of unregulated waste handlers degraded the environment.
He assured that the residents were ready to cooperate fully with the state government.
The ministry gave the owners of the affected estates 21 days to process their layout approvals.
The commissioner said property owners must provide camera footage to security agencies on request.
He assured residents that their identities as whistleblowers would be protected.
He said property owners can apply for planning permits without paying the usual penalties during this period.
Thirteen specific zones, including Ipaja, Amikanle, Egbeda, and Igando, would be focus areas for specific planning policies.
“Physical planning plays a crucial role in shaping the development and sustainability of cities.”
“The planned document will be available at nine locations.’’
A statement by Mukaila Sanusi, the ministry’s spokesman, said the commissioner sympathised with those affected by the collapse.
