Speaking earlier, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPL. Olatunji Odunlami,
The Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has rolled out a sweeping overhaul of its urban planning framework with the launch of the 2025 Planning Regulations and the state’s first-ever Building and Construction Code.
Unveiling the 5 – point regulations and code at a press conference on Monday at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPL. Olatunji Odunlami, described the new policy instruments as a “significant milestone” aimed at ensuring orderly growth, public safety, and environmental sustainability across the state.
Odunlami said the reforms were in line with the development vision of Governor Dapo Abiodun, whose administration has prioritized infrastructure expansion and investor-friendly policies, positioning Ogun as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing industrial hubs.
The commissioner noted that the newly approved regulations—ratified by the Ogun State House of Assembly—include updated frameworks for planning permits, slum regeneration, building production management, outdoor physical furniture, and land subdivision.
He emphasized that the introduction of the Ogun State Building and Construction Code 2025, adapted from the national building code, places the state at the forefront of construction regulation in Nigeria.
“These instruments collectively represent a bold and necessary step toward ensuring Ogun State remains orderly, safe, and environmentally sustainable,” Odunlami said.
The commissioner said that rapid urbanization, while beneficial for economic growth, has also brought challenges such as unregulated developments, informal settlements, and environmental degradation.
He warned that strict enforcement would follow, with penalties including demolition of illegal structures and possible prosecution for violators.
To improve compliance and efficiency, he stressesed that the ministry has expanded digital services, introducing e-planning platforms in key zones including Isheri, Ota, Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ijebu-Ode.
According to him, the system allows developers to process planning permits remotely, enhancing transparency and reduce delays.
Odunlami also raised concerns over persistent encroachment on road setbacks along major highways such as the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and Sagamu–Benin corridor.
He described the trend as a safety hazard contributing to flooding, poor visibility, and environmental decline.
“The government will no longer tolerate illegal use of road setbacks,” he stated, urging property owners to remove unauthorized structures and restore affected areas.
He called on developers, professionals, and residents to support the implementation of the new regulations, stressing that collective responsibility is key to shaping a livable and econducive.
