The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority has dismissed allegations that its enforcement activities are driven by ethnic bias, insisting that all actions are strictly guided by the provisions of the state’s building laws. The Authority, through its Monitoring and Compliance Unit, stated that its ongoing weekly enforcement exercises are carried out uniformly across the state, without regard to tribe, community, or ethnic affiliation. Osinaike urged property owners and developers to disregard unfounded claims suggesting that the enforcement exercises are directed at non-indigenes or non-Yoruba residents. He advised them instead to ensure full compliance with existing planning regulations and to build strictly according to approved plans. He disclosed that the most recent enforcement exercise was carried out in Amuwo, Festac, Ojo, and Iba Districts, reaffirming the authority’s commitment to orderly development, public safety, and sustainable urban planning across the state.

Source: Punch January 16, 2026 07:48 UTC