Mr Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised on what to do before anyone buys land in the State.
According to Mr Gawat, the first thing a prospective land buyer should do is to walk into any of the 51 Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) district offices spread across the State to ask questions.
Gawat stressed that district officers are well positioned to provide information whether an area is okay or not to build, adding that this information is free of charge.
“Once the district officer says they don’t issue permit in a particular area, then it means there is a ‘red flag’, meaning that additional information might be required,” he said.
In an instance where LASPPPA does not issue permit in a particular area, the district officer will advise on what step to take further, according to Gawat.
“We have 51 Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) District Offices across the State, under the Lagos State Physical Planning Ministry.
“Just Walk in and approach the district officer to ask questions, Describe the location to the officer and they will give you information whether the area is okay or not to build, this information is FREE OF CHARGE.
“Once the district officer says they don’t issue permit in a particular area, then it means there is a ‘red flag’, meaning that additional information might be required.
“The District Officer will advise on what step to take further.
“Also note: Before you put a single block on the land after buying it, you are required to have a building approval from LASPPPA, the District Officer will guide you through this process,” Gawat stated via X.