The Lagos State Government is desirous of reviewing the Lekki Comprehensive Master Plan. The objective of the review is to measure the implementation performance of the key components of the planning strategy and the Master Plan in relation to the set objectives of providing the necessary infrastructures for the growth and development of the corridor and to make necessary adjustments to the proposal for the present and future development of the environment. This is also in line with the policy of the Government of making Lagos sustainable, resilient and attractive to business through community regeneration and inclusive physical planning. The State therefore invites interested Consultants in the built environment, registered with the Town Planning Registration Council (TOPREC) to bid for the project.
The successful Consultant would be required to complete theIn a bid to ensure a well organized development, Lagos State has launched and inaugurated a committee dedicated entirely to review the grand Lekki Comprehensive Master Plan (2021-2041) which is deemed as one of the main pillars of growth for the state.
According to Dr. Idris Salako, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, this is a pivotal step in being able to achieve a greater Lagos. In addition to Saloko the Director, Technical Services Department in the Ministry, Tpl. Bola Aliu, added the review became necessary for control of spatial activities due to sporadic increase in physical development within the sub-region.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Director, Regional and Master Plan Department, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tpl. Oladeinde Lateef Olawale went on to say, “The review will address the challenges and correct existing physical problems of rapid urbanization, infrastructural deficit and development pressure, through urban planning and management, leading to sustainable growth. I must also say that the review process will ensure all the identified lapses in the extant plan (2013-2033) are adequately attended to.” In order to ensure this review is performed to the highest of standards, in the words of the lead consultant on the project, Tpl. Victor Emdin, “A team comprising more than fifteen experts have been assembled to undertake the exercise designed to identify problems such as chaotic traffic, poor intra-state and inter-state connectivity, poor environmental management – refuse collection and disposal, poor drainage and flooding system. We are currently liaising with MDAs in order to properly undertake the review that will ensure a legacy performance for all stakeholders.’’
As development continues at a rapid rate the influx of people into the Lekki area is becoming a cause for concern. Problems such as pollution, traffic, insecurity and more are on the rise and will continue unless this review takes place and is followed up by decisive action.
