The Lagos State Government has introduced a new policy requiring the installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on buildings with six floors or more.

This was announced by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, in a statement issued by the ministry’s Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Mukaila Sanusi.

According to the statement, property owners will now be mandated to install CCTV cameras in all existing buildings of six floors and above, especially those along major roads in the state.

This requirement also applies to proposed or under-construction buildings of the same specifications anywhere in Lagos. Commercial buildings are not exempt from the mandate.

“Property owners will, as a requirement for planning permit, now be mandated to install CCTV cameras in all existing buildings of six floors and above, along major roads in the state, as well as in all proposed or under construction buildings of six floors and above anywhere in the state,” the Commissioner stated.