The Lagos State Government has announced the mandatory installation of CCTV cameras in buildings with six floors or more as a prerequisite for obtaining planning permits.
Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, disclosed this directive in Alausa, highlighting its role in enhancing public safety and urban planning.
“Property owners will now be required to install CCTV cameras in all existing buildings with six floors or more along major roads and in all proposed or under-construction buildings of similar height across the state,” Olumide stated. He added that the mandate extends to commercial buildings, which must also comply to secure approvals.
According to the commissioner, the initiative, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aligns with the state’s vision of balancing security with physical planning considerations.
To ensure consistency, the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority will establish standardized specifications for CCTV systems. The authority will also oversee regular maintenance and inspection schedules to guarantee functionality.
“The agency will mandate property owners to provide footage to state security agents upon request,” Olumide explained.
The commissioner urged stakeholders to support the initiative, describing it as integral to the state’s smart city aspirations and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda, which aims to create a liveable, organized, and sustainable Lagos.
