The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority has refuted allegations that its enforcement operations are influenced by ethnic considerations, stressing that all actions are based strictly on violations of approved building permits and existing planning laws.
The Authority said its Monitoring and Compliance Unit conducts weekly enforcement exercises uniformly across Lagos, without regard to tribe, community, or origin.
Speaking via a statement shared on the Lagos State Government’s official X account, the General Manager of LASPPPA, Mr. Kehinde Osinaike, dismissed the claims as unfounded.
“The sealing of any property is not targeted at a particular group,” Osinaike said. “Our enforcement actions are solely based on breaches of approved building permits and established planning regulations.”
He explained that every property affected by the recent exercise was found to be in contravention of the Lagos State Building Laws.
“Compliance with approved plans remains the only criterion for enforcement,” he added.
Osinaike urged developers and property owners to ignore narratives suggesting that the operations are directed at non-indigenes or non-Yoruba residents, advising them instead to ensure full adherence to planning regulations.
“Anyone who receives a contravention notice should promptly engage the nearest LASPPPA District Office for proper guidance and clarification,” he said.
“Early engagement can help prevent further enforcement actions.”
According to him, the latest enforcement exercise covered areas including Amuwo, Festac, Ojo, and Iba districts.
He reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to orderly development, public safety, and sustainable urban planning, noting that LASPPPA would continue to apply the law “fairly and consistently across the state.”
“Our goal is a safe, organised, and well-planned urban environment for all residents of Lagos,” Osinaike stated.
