
Lagos Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and other stakeholders in the built environment, have called for mutual respect and cooperation between government enforcement officers and members of the public.
Speaking at the 2025 stakeholders’ engagement on Physical Planning with the theme: “Planning Permit: The Rebirth”, organised by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) the Governor stressed that harassment or assault of enforcement officials on duty is counterproductive and detrimental to the orderly growth of Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube, maintained that physical planning officers are carrying out statutory responsibilities in line with approved regulations and therefore deserve due courtesy and cooperation.
He cautioned residents against verbal or physical attacks on officials and urged aggrieved members of the public to channel complaints through established government platforms. “Civility, dialogue, and adherence to due process are the hallmarks of a functional society that seeks sustainable development,” he said.
The Governor further assured that the engagement reflected government’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the protection of residents and officials in building a more resilient, well-planned Lagos.
The Lagos State Head of Service, Olabode Agoro, emphasized that the administration is working tirelessly to bequeath a better Lagos to future generations.
He urged residents to uphold law and order, and treat government officials with the respect they deserve.