The Ogun State Government has introduced five new physical planning regulations and a comprehensive building code aimed at strengthening housing development, construction standards, and urban planning across the state.
Speaking in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tunji Odunlami, said the reforms are designed to address unregulated housing expansion and poor construction practices driven by rapid urbanisation.
He explained that the newly enacted laws by the Ogun State House of Assembly include several provisions that will move the state forward.
In addition, the Assembly in his words also approved the Ogun State Building and Construction Code 2025, described as the first structured code of its kind in Nigeria, adapted from the National Building Code.
Odunlami said the new framework will ensure safer housing construction, coordinated urban development, and improved environmental sustainability.
According to him, the regulations are structured to promote orderly city growth while enforcing compliance among developers and property owners.
“These instruments represent a bold step towards ensuring Ogun State remains orderly, safe, and environmentally sustainable,” he said.
Also, to improve efficiency, the government introduced an e-planning system in key urban zones, including Isheri, Ota, Abeokuta Metro, Abeokuta Central, Sagamu, and Ijebu-Ode.
According to him this allows developers and landowners to process building approvals online, reducing delays and improving transparency in housing development processes.
On strict enforcement on illegal structures the commissioner warned against illegal construction, particularly the erection of buildings and shanties on road setbacks, stressing that enforcement will be strict.
He noted that regulatory agencies have been strengthened to ensure compliance and restore order in the state’s urban development landscape.
On implications for the Housing Sector, he said the new regulations are expected to reshape Ogun’s housing sector by: improving building safety standards, reducing unplanned settlements, enhancing investor confidence in real estate and supporting sustainable urban growth.
The government emphasised that compliance from developers, contractors, and property owners will be critical to achieving long-term housing and infrastructure goals.
