Adeniran, who serves as the Statistician-General of the Federation and heads the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), visited the Lagos House in Ikeja as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s statistical framework in line with the 2007 Statistical Act.

During discussions, he praised Lagos for setting a high bar in governance practices anchored on reliable data. He noted that a resilient sub-national statistics system—especially in a dynamic state like Lagos—is vital to Nigeria’s broader development aspirations.

“Lagos remains a model that other states can emulate,” Adeniran said, stressing the importance of quality data in tracking economic and social indicators for improved policy execution.

Responding, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed full support for the NBS’s mission, describing data as “the engine room of good governance.” He revealed plans to grant full autonomy to the Lagos Bureau of Statistics before the end of the year—an action he believes will ensure more effective and independent operations.

“We understand the role data plays in shaping policies that work. Lagos is committed to building a system where decisions are not based on guesswork, but on facts,” he said.

Also present at the meeting were key government officials including Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem (Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment), Mr. Sam Egube (Deputy Chief of Staff), and Mrs. Olayinka Modupe Ojo (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget).

The visit highlighted Lagos’ reputation as a leader in modern public sector management, with a renewed push toward making data a core pillar of governance across the state.

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The deadline was previously set for October ending, with the building owners expected to face penalties upon expiration.

“The amnesty period has been extended till December 31, 2024,” the governor said during the Lagos State Physical Planning Summit, organised by the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

The event, held at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, had “Rethinking Lagos: A New Vision for a Regional and Integrated Megacity” as the theme.

Earlier, Sanwo-Olu and a former governor of the state, Babatunde Fashola, stressed the need to ensure an affordable and seamless building approval process in Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu wondered why any proposed building should seek multiple approvals from several agencies before proceeding with their projects.

The governor emphasised the need to streamline the process to encourage potential investors.

Fashola, who delivered the keynote address, said payments for building approvals should not be seen as revenue-generating means but as a strategy for town planning.

According to him, the state could still generate its long-term revenue through Land Use charges and other strategic means.

In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said the theme of the event provided stakeholders the opportunity to come together and chart a course for the future of physical planning in Lagos.

“The maiden Lagos Physical Planning Summit will, over the next two days, explore the proposals in the Operative Development Plans for implementation; evaluate the level of implementation and identify challenges of implementation, associated risks and challenges to accessing finance.”

Olumide lauded Sanwo-Olu for his leadership and contribution to Lagos.

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