In a major step toward modernizing land administration, the Lagos State Government has launched the Electronic Physical Planning Process System (EPPPS), a fully digital platform designed to curb racketeering, reduce corruption, and streamline land-related services.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the platform on Friday, describing it as a significant leap in managing land use, development control, and urban expansion in Nigeria’s largest metropolitan area. Developed in collaboration with technical experts, EPPPS digitizes land administration, mapping, and data management to enhance efficiency and transparency.
“Our city is expanding rapidly. With the daily rise in population and economic activities, it is clear that we need a smarter and more transparent system. The traditional paper-based methods can no longer match the speed and efficiency required by a 21st-century megacity,” the governor said. He noted that the platform supports the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda, especially its Technology and Innovation pillar, by promoting modern, efficient public service delivery.
According to Sanwo-Olu, EPPPS enables citizens, developers, and built-environment professionals to submit planning applications, upload building designs, and track approval status online from any location.
The system is structured to enhance transparency, reduce delays, minimize human interference, and curb corruption within the planning process.
He added that the platform will generate accurate data for urban management, infrastructure planning, and environmental monitoring, ensuring that developments align with the state’s master plan and safety standards.
“For residents, this means less stress, shorter queues, and faster approvals. It guarantees fairness by ensuring that every application is processed on merit and every development meets safety and environmental requirements. This is how technology brings government closer to the people,” he said.
Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde, described the initiative as a milestone for Lagos. “This is the future of Lagos. Beyond blocking loopholes and preventing revenue losses caused by human interference, EPPPS significantly cuts processing time. Most importantly, it curbs corruption, both within and outside government, because its real-time data cannot be easily manipulated,” he said.
With EPPPS now in place, the state government says it is positioning Lagos for a more transparent, technology-driven planning system that strengthens public trust and accelerates orderly urban development.
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