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In a move aimed at ensuring an organised physical environment and protecting lives and property, the Ogun State Government has urged professionals in the environmental sector to comply with the newly approved planning and building regulations in the state.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, gave the charge while declaring open a two-day workshop organised for accredited consulting firms and professionals in the built environment on compliance with planning regulations.

Odunlami stated that repeated lapses in adherence to existing regulations have contributed to delays in processing planning permits, noting that such setbacks often result in project delays and increased costs.

The commissioner described the workshop as timely and necessary, stressing the importance of improved compliance with approved standards.

He explained that the state’s physical development had previously been guided by a principal law and five regulations enacted in 2022, but these had now been reviewed and updated in 2025 alongside the newly approved Ogun State Building and Construction Code 2025 in response to the rapidly changing development landscape.

Odunlami expressed concern that many registered professionals were either unaware of the regulations or lacked adequate understanding of their provisions. He cited recurring issues such as poorly prepared architectural designs, inadequate engineering drawings, and substandard technical reports that often fail to meet regulatory requirements and complicate the approval process.

According to him, the workshop was created as a platform for knowledge sharing where regulators and practitioners could exchange ideas and gain better understanding of their responsibilities. He encouraged participants to actively engage in discussions, contribute their expertise, and align their practices with regulatory expectations to improve the efficiency of the planning permit system.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of Dapo Abiodun to sustainable urban development and urged professionals to familiarise themselves with the new regulations and the Building and Construction Code. He also assured that the ministry would continue refining its processes to effectively manage physical development in the state and address emerging challenges.

Addressing concerns surrounding accreditation, the commissioner clarified that the process is a statutory requirement and not a duplication of professional registration, adding that accreditation serves as an administrative tool for maintaining a database of consulting firms working with the ministry.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary encouraged participants to make full use of the workshop to deepen their understanding of the new regulations, while also advising ministry professionals to avoid cutting corners and compromising standards.

Chairmen of professional bodies who shared their experiences with participants also delivered goodwill messages, urging members to uphold professionalism and support government initiatives.

The workshop featured presentations on planning regulations, compliance frameworks, accreditation standards, and emerging challenges, alongside interactive sessions aimed at strengthening knowledge sharing and improving service delivery within the sector.

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