Lagos State Government Launches Ikorodu 20-Year Master Plan
The plan would serve as a guide for physical development in the area until its expiration in 2036, with a focus on key areas of land use, transportation, physical and socio-economic infrastructure, and environmental management.
The Lagos State Government has handed over the Ikorodu Sub-Region Master Plan for 2016–2036 to community leaders, elders, and other stakeholders.
This information was revealed in a report obtained by our correspondent from the state government’s official portal on Wednesday.
Before the recent significant population increase, Ikorodu was primarily an agrarian region with a small number of villages, according to the state government. This population increase brought about a number of problems, including flooding, land management conflicts, and traffic congestion.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, expressed gratitude to the leaders and residents of the community during the formal event held at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Tuesday for their support in turning the document into a reality.
He pointed out that the document would serve as a guide for physical development in the area until its expiration in 2036, with a focus on key areas of land use, transportation, physical and socio-economic infrastructure, and environmental management.
Olumide emphasized that until its expiration in 2036, the document would direct the physical development of the area, placing importance on land use, transportation, physical and socioeconomic infrastructure, and environmental management.
“I am deeply excited that the people of Ikorodu Division have always demonstrated ownership of the Ikorodu Sub-Region Master Plan, right from its preparation to the completion stage, and this is being demonstrated here today with the impressive turnout for the launch of the master plan.
“I am elated to see the who-is-who in the sub-region in this hall, including traditional rulers, past and serving public officials, and other well-meaning stakeholders,” Olumide said.
