- Lagos Assembly Approves e-GIS Bill Proposals
- The e-GIS bill aims to centralize geographic information projects
- Assembly unanimously adopted the recommendations
The Lagos State House of Assembly has adopted the recommendations of the Committee on Physical Planning and E-GIS regarding the Geographic Information Service Bill.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the recommendations were on “A Bill for a Law to Establish the Lagos Geographic Information Service, for the Harmonisation of all Geographic Information Service Projects, to Provide a Computerised Central Database and Base Map Integrated Software for all Land Related Records and other Connected Matters.”
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The bill aims to centralize geographic information projects and establish a computerized database for land-related records, ensuring reliable services for all stakeholders.
On March 5, 2024, the House deliberated on the bill and referred it to the Committee on Physical Planning and E-GIS for further legislative review.
A public hearing was held, allowing stakeholders to provide input on the proposed legislation.
The committee chairman, Ogunkelu Oluwadahunsi, emphasized the importance of the bill in integrating governance with technological advancements.
The legislation aims to harmonize geographic information service projects, prevent illegal acquisition of geographic data, and promote valuable geographic information that will drive social and environmental benefits across the state.
Following the committee’s report, the House unanimously adopted the recommendations, demonstrating a strong commitment to modernizing land administration and data management in Lagos State.
