Lagos State Government Enhances Land Planning with AI

The Lagos State government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced plans to reform its land and urban planning system using digital mapping, LiDAR technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative was unveiled during the inaugural Lagos GIS Day, where the governor inspected various digital systems aimed at providing accurate information on land, properties, roads, and communities.

The initiative seeks to eliminate land-related bottlenecks, enhance infrastructure planning, and make public services more data-driven. The event was organized by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, with program management by Global Infoswift Consulting Limited.

Concerns about the state’s land registry were raised by Lai Omotola, group managing director of CFL Group, emphasizing the need for reform due to sophisticated land fraud schemes. Governor Sanwo-Olu also inspected the archiving of manual land records and visited the Ikeja Regional eGIS Centre, where plans for regional centres in Epe, Ikorodu, and Badagry were presented.