… Electronic platform to drive transparency, curb land fraud, and fast-track smart city vision
In a bold step towards modernising urban management and curbing corruption in land administration, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially launched the Electronic Physical Planning Process System (EPPPS). The platform, unveiled in Victoria Island, is set to revolutionise land administration, physical planning, and urban development across Africa’s largest megacity.
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the introduction of EPPPS as a strategic response to Lagos’ fast-paced growth and the inefficiency of outdated paper-based processes.
He said the digital platform will streamline planning applications, reduce human interference, and significantly minimise land racketeering and fraudulent practices in the sector.
“With EPPPS, we are ushering in a new era of transparency, accountability, and smart development,” the Governor declared. “This is about building a 21st-century Lagos where governance is efficient, inclusive, and driven by technology. The EPPPS aligns perfectly with our THEMES+ Agenda, especially in technology, innovation, and service delivery.”
The Governor noted that more than a thousand computers and upgraded digital infrastructure have already been deployed to support the initiative. The system will enable planning officers to access accurate data for infrastructure development and environmental regulation while making processes seamless for citizens and developers.
He added that the platform resonates with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative, which emphasises the use of technology to boost development and promote service excellence at all levels of government.
“This digital system ensures faster approvals, sustainable development, and real-time monitoring, fostering a Lagos that is proactive, orderly, and globally competitive,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
Earlier, the Special Adviser on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said the launch marked the fulfilment of a long-term vision aimed at eliminating unnecessary delays, cutting bureaucratic bottlenecks, and blocking revenue leakages associated with manual processes.
“This system is incorruptible. It provides real-time data, reduces processing time, and eliminates the backlogs that often frustrate applicants. It is indeed the future Lagos,” Babatunde stated.
Raymond Tan and Steven Chan, Singaporean partners from LagosNet who helped develop the platform, shared insights from their home country, where a similar system implemented in 2001 transformed urban planning and saved billions in public resources. They encouraged Lagos planning officers and industry stakeholders to embrace the change, saying the system will enhance professionalism rather than threaten jobs.
Mr. Adebola Adeyinka, Chairman of Innovacore Technologies PTE and member of LagosNet, described the EPPPS as a testament to visionary leadership, saying it will elevate Lagos to global standards in economic and governance performance.
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