The Lagos State government, yesterday, reiterated the need for a sustainable attitude that would engender a livable built environment by critical stakeholders in the industry.

The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, gave the charge in a message to mark the 2022 World Environment Day.
He emphasised that the global celebration was a clarion call for a sustainable attitude towards the built environment.

Essentially, he said it behooves operators in the real estate sector to adopt compliance to regulations and endeavour to obtain planning permits before building, subject building construction to stage supervision by Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and get the certificate of completion and fitness for habitation before moving into any building.

He said that the government would continue to promote sustainable planning, strengthen monitoring and enforcement and uphold the determination to bequeath a 21st century economy for the state.

Salako warned that under no pretext should anyone encourage illegality by behaving contrary to the dictates of the physical planning laws or attempting to compromise the process.

According to him, collapse of structures experienced in the state in recent times was an aberration and needless distraction, which must be corrected by all, acting in unison to promote livability, sustainability and organised environment.

The commissioner said: “No doubt, the human element is germane in what becomes of our earth. Therefore, let everyone of us, in the various relationships we share with this benevolent matter – be it professionals in the built environment, decision makers or land users, retune ourselves towards cultivating the right attitude that will promote livability and protect the earth.”