The Oyo State Government is calling on property owners to take advantage of the ongoing 60-day building permit amnesty program. This regularization initiative, which began under the leadership of Mr Akin-Funmilayo through the approval of a magnanimous Administrator, Talk and Do Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, aims to bring structures built without proper check , professional advice and scrutiny before approval into compliance with state permits.
At a recent meeting on the amnesty program, key officials, includes Honorable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Mr. Peter Eledan, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Mrs. Adebiyi, Directors from ministry, professionals and other stakeholders were present.
Hon. Commissioner, Mr. Akin-Funmilayo highlighted the urgent need for property owners to comply with building regulations and urged them to regularize their structures before the amnesty period ends.
He clarified that while the amnesty program allows property owners to legalize their buildings, it excludes properties illegally occupying road areas, acquisition lands, riverside, circular roads, pipeline setbacks, high tension cables areas or those involved in court or financial crime matters. These zones are crucial for urban planning, often serving as green spaces, transportation routes, and infrastructure corridors, and thus are not eligible for amnesty.
Property owners without the necessary building permits are strongly advised to act immediately. Regularizing their structures during this 60-day amnesty period will help them avoid penalties, stif sanction and contribute to the safety and orderliness of their communities. To encourage compliance, ease the convenience on the cost, the government is offering a 20% discount on building permit fees during this period, thereby making it easier for all and sundry to take the bull by the horn.
“This amnesty period lasts for sixty (60) days, and it is advisable that all property owners—residential, commercial, industrial, educational, health facilities, etc.—within the state who have no building permit, or have engaged in unauthorized development, or are planning to commence development, even completed and now living in their buildings with no permits should take this opportunity,” Commissioner Akin-Funmilayo stated.
The Commissioner mentioned that the application process for the amnesty period has begun online as well to our offices across the 33 local government areas of the state.
Having His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE as the Principal, Effulgent Leader, Pragmatic, Action Educationist Inspirational Revolutionary Missionary Master at the helm of governance and affairs of the sustainable development administration with the support and service of Mr Akin-Funmilayo Williams the Honorable Commissioner for Lands Housing Survey and Urban Development, it’s a new dawn for the good people of Oyo State Nigeria to take action now and secure the necessary process to building permits and contribute to creating a more organized and sustainable urban environment in Oyo State, ensuring a better quality of life for everyone.
Omituntun Ti Ru Ni Ipinle Oyo, Eja Titun Si Ti Wobe ( Its Fresh Water, A New Dawn, Freshly Fresh Initiatives Is Alive ).