Ogun State physical planning laws are being enforced to promote order and fairness, not to victimize property owners, says Commissioner

Ogun State physical planning laws are being actively enforced across the state with fairness and transparency, the government has clarified, in response to concerns arising from recent enforcement activities in Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode.

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At a press briefing held at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre in Abeokuta on Monday, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPL Tunji Odunlami, emphasized that the enforcement is routine and guided strictly by existing laws.

According to him, the initiative is not designed to target or witch-hunt individuals but to ensure compliance with physical planning regulations for the collective good of all residents.

“This is a daily routine and ongoing activity of this agency. It is devoid of witch-hunting and aims solely at aligning developments with the law,” Odunlami stated.

The current phase targets Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode, following similar exercises already carried out in Abeokuta.

The commissioner also noted that further enforcement would extend to other urban centers such as Ota and Ilaro.

The verification process applies to all forms of development—residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and commercial structures.

Property owners were duly notified and asked to present relevant permits to the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, an agency under the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Odunlami underlined that the identity or social standing of any developer has no bearing on the enforcement.

The process, he explained, applies uniformly and reflects global best practices.

“The law is clear—Ogun State physical planning laws apply at all times, even to developments that existed before the law came into effect,” he noted.

Section 73 of the State’s Physical Planning Law, he said, empowers the agency to issue enforcement notices for any unauthorized development, regardless of when it occurred.

He also highlighted that high-profile individuals are not exempt.

As of the time of the briefing, Otunba Gbenga Daniel had yet to respond or present documentation for verification regarding his property.

“When we issue enforcement notices, genuine developers engage with the process, providing justifications or requesting amendments. That’s all it takes,” Odunlami added.

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In closing, he reassured residents that the state’s only interest is in safeguarding the built environment through proper planning, regulation, and respect for legal frameworks.