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Pelican Valley in Discussion with Experts On Path For Equitable, Sustainable Urban Planning, Development In Ogun, Lagos
Pelican Valley in Discussion with Experts On Path For Equitable, Sustainable Urban Planning, Development In Ogun, Lagos
Worried by the seemingly proliferation of slums, informal settlements, congestion and other nuisances in the nation’s built industry, professional town planners and estate developers converged in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital for a two – Day workshop, to deliberate and chart a path to equitable and sustainable town, urban and regional development.
Gathering on the theme: ‘The impact of emerging technologies on urban and regional planning: challenges and opportunities,’ at the event, organised by the Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON), the discussants, largely from the Town Planning profession and notable players in the built – industry, including the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, were in agreement that government is central to planning, enforcement of building guidelines and provisions essential services, particularly infrastructure to ignite development and liveable human settlements.
They expressed the concern that places like Allen Avenue,Ikeja, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Lagos were in the 60s and 70s marked as residential areas until shops and clubs started creeping in, forcing many of the residents to leave for somewhere else as their once residential settings steadily lost its grip and sanity to surging commercial activities.
They equally pointed out Admiralty Way in Lekki and dozens of other places in Lagos that have lost their original design as residential settings, and regrettably giving way inexorably to commercial and social activities as well as other nuisances because the government or its relevant agencies were not there to enforce the physical planning and building regulations.
have the power to take action. The administration of land decree of 1978 puts land in the hand of the Governor.
“No society can move forward without law and order. The private sector thrives in the building industry when rules are followed, the key to unlocking this relationship between the governments and the private sector is implementation of building guidelines and regulations.”
Responding, Tpl. Abiodun Adewolu, the Senior Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Urban & Regional Planning, identified government challenges regarding physical planning and development.
Adewole said despite the regulations in place to serve public interest, problems of infrastructure deficiency, road network, water supply, and the problem of informal settlement which has grown up to become slums as well as the problem of congestion in all ramifications – social and physical congestion, abound to make government efforts at finding solutions a daunting task.
He urged citizens to follow physical planning regulations and development laws as they are of public interest and a product of lawmakers, who are representatives of the same people.
Adewolu said, “Planning is a response to situations that affect society negatively, it is to create an environment that is liveable, where we can live, a settlement where you can live comfortably devoid of any risk. All these should be catalogued the interest of the people and injected into development plan, be it town, urban, district or regional plan It spelt out where school should be, where market or commercial activities should be so that there will be no room for informal settlement that grows into slums.
“So, in the end, everyone will live a good life but unfortunately, it is structured in a public sector led process that may entail what people , govt abridge the interest of people. Revenue generation not public interest.Town planning is not meant to be revenue generation, it should be a total public interest, but the situation has changed and that is why we are having this dilemma to a large extent.”
Similarly, Oluwole Sotire, an engineer and permanent secretary, ministry of physical planning and urban development, Lagos State, said government has a responsibility to render service to the people – citizens, it serves but also noted that citizens too are expected to pay land taxes/levies.
“We must first of all understand that citizens have to pay tax or levies to government. Whether it is equitable is another question. However, efforts should be made to involve proper stakeholders and the rest of the citizens to ensure beneficial planning and good governance,” he said.
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FG To Build Bamboo Houses For Low And Medium Income Earners
Federal Government says it is embarking on building affordable and durable smart houses for low and medium-income earners across the country using only bamboo plants.
FG said bamboo, with other proven technologies, can provide a scalable solution to the housing needs of Nigeria’s growing population without exploitation of the environment.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye, who disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday added that the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) Technologies, an agency under the ministry, is embarking on solving the diverse needs within Nigeria’s housing sector using green technologies, and that’s include using only bamboo plant for smart houses.
Mrs. Esuabana, who was represented by the Director Environmental Science Technology (EST), Mrs. Benadette Oguche, made this statement at a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop on the Relevance of Bamboo for Climate-Smart Housing Construction: Integrating Nigerian Building Road Research Institute (NBRRI) Technologies in Reducing Carbon Footprint, in Abuja.
Esuabana explained that by adopting only bamboo plants for smart houses, Nigeria will not only promote environmental sustainability but also ensure that the construction process aligns with principles of adaptability, comfort, and affordability for both low and medium-income earners in the country.
The Permanent Secretary also stated that she believes that the knowledge gained from the workshop would help overcome the challenges that lie ahead, which include high initial capital cost, unstable supply of raw materials, among others.
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Real Estate Achievers Awards and Exhibition 2025 (REAA)
Maiden Edition
Theme: Nigeria Real Estate & Construction Industry: Bridging Nigeria’s Housing & Infrastructural Gap Amidst Rapid Population Growth & Infrastructural Decay
Celebrating and honoring 250 Real Estate & Construction Companies in Nigeria.
Celebrating those worthy of Emulation!.
The Largest Gathering of the creme de la creme of the Real Estate & Construction Industry in Nigeria
We are anticipating over 500 Real Estate and Construction practitioners in attendance
Real Estate Achievers Awards and Exhibition 2025 (REAA) would be the number one and authentic annual real estate awards and event, Celebrating Icons of Nigeria’s Real Estate and Construction Industry, those revolutionizing the Real Estate & Construction Industry in Nigeria
Be part of the Real Estate Achievers Awards and Exhibition 2025 to expand your network, engage with Industry peers from across Nigeria fostering valuable connections.
An opportunity to meet 500+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in building designs, materials, technology, machinery, lands and building sites
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The Award presentation ceremony would be broadcast and televised live to the world on all our social media channels
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Participants would be required to provide a HD short video, not more than one minute or HD pictures in a flash drive of projects, houses, new building designs, materials, technology, machinery, electronics, furniture, land and sites. Et ce tera to be televised to the world and audience on the award presentation day
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TO APPLY FOR LAND USE CHARGE EXEMPTION AS A PENSIONER LIVING IN LAGOS STATE*
As a pensioner in Lagos State, you can apply for exemption from the Land Use Charge (LUC) by following the procedure outlined below.
Under the Lagos State Land Use Charge Law, owner-occupiers who are pensioners (either under the public or private sector) are eligible for exemption.
The steps to take are below:
1. Write an application letter with the following supporting documents:
a. A letter of retirement or proof of being a pensioner
b. A valid means of identification
c. A Utility Bill (e.g., electricity or water bill) showing proof of residence.
d. A copy of the Title Document of the property (e.g., Certificate of Occupancy, Deed of Assignment, or Registered Conveyance).
e. A Sworn Affidavit confirming that the property is owner-occupied and not used for commercial purposes.
2. Submit the Application
Submit the application letter and supporting documents to the Land Use Charge Assessment Office at the Lagos State Ministry of Finance or any LUC office near you.
Ensure you collect an acknowledgment copy of the letter after submission for ease of follow-up.
3. Verification and Approval
The Lagos State Government will review and verify your application.
If successful, you will receive a response that exempts you from paying the Land Use Charge.
Please Note:
The exemption only applies to pensioners who personally reside in the property. If the property is rented out or used for commercial purposes, the exemption will not apply.
The government conducts periodic reviews to confirm continued eligibility for the exemption. If the property has changed status after the exemption has been granted, the exemption can be revoked.
*If you need further assistance, you can visit the Lagos State Land Use Charge Office* .
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