In a bid to enhance the lives of residents and foster sustainable, functional cities, the Lagos State government plans to focus on specific planning policies, which will improve the lives of communities in Alimosho local council, and ensure sustainable, and functional cities.
These policies aim to provide improved housing through higher densification and regeneration approaches, as well as the provision of low-cost housing schemes and enhanced public transportation.
During the final stakeholders meeting on the review of the Alimosho Model City Plan, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, highlighted the strategies outlined in the plan.
The Alimosho Model City Plan is set to implement specific planning policies across 13 areas including Ipaja, Amikanle, Egbeda, and Igando.
Among the plans for 13 areas such as Ipaja, Amikanle, Egbeda and Igando is the provision of improved housing through higher densification and regeneration approaches, provision of low-cost housing schemes and improved public transportation.
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide disclosed this at the final stakeholders meeting on the review of the Alimosho Model City Plan.
The commissioner said that strategies provided in the plan will ensure efficient land use and zoning, enhanced transportation and connectivity, and the creation of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, as well as the preservation of cultural heritage and public spaces, among others.
Olumide said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has invested in the preparation of physical development plans to guide the development of nooks and crannies of the state to realise the vision of making Lagos a 21st-century economy.
“Several remarkable efforts in directing the growth pattern of our bourgeoning Lagos, through plan preparation, execution and implementation have evoked the continuous attention of government, which now metamorphosed into the preparation of 13 different master and model city plans, nine action area plans and nine development guide plans to revitalise the state in both spatial and sectoral aspects.’’
He also explained that the recent redesignation of the mandate of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development by the governor and the creation of two offices there, that is Office of Physical Planning and Office of Urban Development respectively, sought to provide added impetus to efforts to achieving livable, organised and sustainable built environment.
Permanent Secretary of the Office of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluwole Sotire, highlighted the 20-year plan (2020-2042) aimed at transforming Alimosho into a model city. He stressed the importance of stakeholder contributions in ensuring a participatory process and a people-oriented outcome, which will benefit residents through job creation, wealth generation, and the creation of an inclusive, equitable, and environmentally friendly living environment.
The Office of Urban Development, represented by Permanent Secretary Lekan Shodeinde, expressed commitment to strict plan implementation. The Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA), represented by General Manager Daisi Oso, emphasized the need for people’s cooperation in the sustainable use of public setbacks and open spaces.
Project consultants presented the revised Alimosho Model City Plan, highlighting regeneration approaches, low-cost housing schemes, and improved public transportation. Member of the House of Representatives for Alimosho Federal Constituency, Ganiyu Ayuba, called for budgetary provisions to be linked with the plan and urged synergy among government agencies for effective plan implementation.
