SAT NOV 15 2025-theGBJournal| Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the Electronic Physical Planning Process System (EPPPS) for digital transformation of land administration, physical planning, and urban development across the State.
Speaking at the official launch of the EPPPS held at Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday, Governor Sanwo-Olu said EPPPS will digitalise planning applications, minimise human interference, reduce corruption, support environmental monitoring, and provide accurate data for infrastructure planning and safety regulation.
He added that the EPPS platform is a necessary response to Lagos’ rapid population and urban growth, noting that the old paper-based systems can no longer support the scale and speed of development in a 21st-century megacity.
According to the Governor, with the new digital platform, planning officers will now have access to better tools, including over a thousand newly deployed computers and upgraded digital facilities.
He said the EPPPS fits perfectly with his administration’s THEMES+ Agenda, especially in Technology and Innovation, building a 21st-century economy, and improving governance and service delivery, while restating the state’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
He equally assured that the state will keep investing in technology-driven solutions that make governance more inclusive, efficient, and responsive to the needs of our people.
“The EPPPS is another bold step toward our Smart City vision—a Lagos where systems are digital, processes are seamless, and citizens can access government services easily. It shows that technology is not just the future; it is already shaping the present — and Lagos is leading the way for Nigeria and Africa.
“This system is designed to make planning processes faster, more transparent, and more accountable. It will help reduce delays, minimise human interference, and support efforts to curb corruption. It also provides accurate data for urban management, infrastructure planning, and environmental monitoring – ensuring every development meets our master plan and safety standards.
“The EPPPS is also in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in using technology to accelerate development. By digitising planning applications and approvals, it promotes transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centred service delivery.
“It simplifies processes for developers and entrepreneurs, speeds up project delivery, ensures sustainable and orderly urban development, and provides accurate data for informed decision-making. Lagos is showing how state-level innovation can support national goals of inclusive growth, efficient governance, and improved quality of life,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The Sanwo-Olu also urged all stakeholders—developers, professionals, and the public—to embrace the innovation and make full use of it to build a Lagos where order, innovation, and sustainability guide every development.
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