The Lagos State Government has imposed mandatory
provision of CCTV cameras in buildings of six floors and above as a
prerequisite for the issuance of planning permits.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban
Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide made this known at the state secretariat,
Alausa, Ikeja on Tuesday, Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the ministry,
Mukaila Sanusi disclosed in a statement.
“Property owners will, as a requirement for Planning
Permit, now be mandated to install CCTV cameras in all existing buildings of
six floors and above along major roads in the state as well as in all proposed
or under construction buildings of six floors and above anywhere in the state,”
the commissioner said.
He stated further that the initiative would also cover
all commercial buildings in Lagos State, which would equally be mandated to
provide CCTV cameras as a requirement for their approvals.
Olumide said that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the initiative to bring about enhanced security and
balance public safety with physical planning considerations within the state.
Comments:
Leave a Reply