Lagos boosts urban development, infrastructure
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe
The Lagos State Government is accelerating urban development initiatives, with focus on infrastructure upgrade and economic growth.
The Special Adviser to the state governor on Electronic Geographical Information System (eGIS), Mr Olajide Babatunde, gave the assurance on Monday.
Babatunde spoke during an inspection and assessment tour of some renovated and upgraded government facilities, including urban development projects at Alausa, Ikeja.
He highlighted ongoing projects aimed at transforming Lagos into a 21st Century city.
These projects, he said, included the re-development of Dosunmu Market, following a fire incident.
He also said that Gberewura Onirin Market was being transformed into a modern shopping mall that would feature anchor tenants such as ShopRite, and a cinema.
He said that Jankara Market re-development had reached approximately 60 per cent completion.
On infrastructure projects, Babatunde said that construction of a world-class international shopping centre with mixed-use facilities, including residential and hotel components, was in progress.
He said that the government was developing logistics hubs with completed facilities at Epe and ongoing constructions at Ikorodu.
Babatunde said that road construction projects were also underway.
On technological advancement, he said that the Lagos Geographic Information Service (GIS) building was almost completed, adding that there were plans to establish GIS units in various government agencies.
He disclosed that the government was automating land use charge billing and digitising land records.
He said that the office of the state surveyor-general was working with new auto photo and lidar images to improve the state’s mapping system.
On policy and regulation, he said that the state was developing a new urban policy and building code for sustainable urban growth.
According to him, the Lagos State House of Assembly is being asked to pass a law concerning the Lagos Geographic Information Service.
On agricultural initiatives, Babatunde said that the government was establishing agricultural hubs and settlements to enhance food security.
He noted that a four-kilometre designation for a special agricultural zone was recently completed.
He added that the state government was re-developing its office spaces to increase workers’ efficiency.
Babatunde emphasised the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life for Lagos residents and fostering economic prosperity.
He highlighted the collaborative efforts of various government agencies to the success of the THEMES Plus Agenda of the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration in making the state a 21st Century city.
He said: “The government aims to create a fully-automated and technologically-advanced state, positioning Lagos as a centre of excellence.”
Earlier, staff members of key Lagos State Government agencies expressed appreciation to Sanwo-Olu for his administration’s commitment to improving their work environment and prioritising their welfare.
The employees of agencies such as Lagos State Building Control Agency, Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, and the Office of the Surveyor-General of the state expressed support for the governor’s initiatives.
They highlighted significant improvements made to their office spaces, saying that the renovations and upgrades had created a more conducive and efficient work environment.
They acknowledged the government’s determination to provide modern facilities. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Ijeoma Popoola
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