MODEL CITY PLAN PROJECTS IBEJU-LEKKI FOR INDUSTRY, TOURISM, OTHERS
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The rapidly expanding Ibeju-Lekki axis has been planned for residential, commercial, tourism, and agricultural development, among other things, in the Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan (2024–2024).
This was announced by Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, at the last stakeholders’ meeting to approve the Model City Plan’s provisions on Friday at the Lekki LCDA Secretariat.
Speaking about the goals and advantages of the Plan, Olumide stated that its creation was a major turning point in the growth of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State’s new growth center.
“The 20-year plan aims to create a sustainable, flexible, and dynamic global community, enhancing the area’s economic potential in Agriculture, Tourism, Blue and Border Economy, and Marine activities,” he said.
He added that the Lagos State Government, in recognition of the growth potential of the axis, had mandated the review of the Lekki Comprehensive Master Plan and the preparation of separate Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan to pay adequate attention to challenges emerging from the division of the entire Lekki corridor project area into two.
He said that the aim of the Plan was to transform Ibeju-Lekki into a sustainable, flexible, conducive, adaptable and dynamic global community where people could live, work, play, prosper and enjoy a safe decent built environment.
He said that the Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan had taken cognisance of the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda and major development projects in the area, including Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant, Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Seaport and Alaro City, among others.
Other projects that have launched Ibeju-Lekki into global prominence include Lekki International Airport, the Green-Line Rail Project, and the Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway.
He said that to unlock the full potential of the area and create thriving communities, the Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan prioritised the provision of mass transit of people and goods, youth empowerment, social inclusion, technology, and integrated community development.
He enjoined all stakeholders to embrace the plan and play an active role in shaping the future of Ibeju-Lekki through the forward-looking Plan that is part of Lagos State’s broader vision to create well-planned, economically vibrant and sustainable cities, in tandem with the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of making Lagos a 21st Century Economy.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Engr. Oluwole Sotire said that the Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan was presented to the public for final ratification after the Ministry had approved the previous stages from the Consultants, MOA Planners Limited, which was awarded the project in line with the blueprint of the State Government.
He explained that the plan had previously gone through several stages, including the inception and baseline report, the draft final plan, and the mandatory 28-day public inspection of the draft plan, which took place from 26th February to 1st April, 2024, at five strategic locations: Ibeju-Lekki Local General Secretariat, Lekki LCDA Secretariat, Epe Local General Secretariat, LASPPPPA Headquarters, and the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LCDA, Engr. Abdulahi Sesan Oluwa, and his Lekki LCDA counterpart, Hon. Rasak Kasali, expressed satisfaction with the plan’s boundary capture and requested a one-month grace period to submit a joint input to further enrich the plan.
The meeting was widely attended by Obas, Baales, former Council Chairmen, community leaders, market men and women, and other stakeholders who actively participated and provided valuable suggestions and feedback to be incorporated into the plan, ensuring it reflects the people’s vision for Ibeju-Lekki’s development.
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