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30 Jul

Stakeholders seek sustainability‑led planning, skills revival to transform Nigeria’s real estate

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Real estate industry stakeholders have called for a shift to sustainability‑driven urban planning to drive futuristic development of Nigeria’s housing industry.

The stakeholders made the call on Tuesday at the July edition of the SmartCity Engage webinar series, with the theme: “Unmasking the Mirage: Why Our Cities Fail Before They Are Built”.

They also called for stronger technical skills across the building ecosystem, and improved government commitment.

Mr Olawale Ayilara, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Landwey Investment Ltd., said that technology and sustainability must guide the functionality programme of how a community should look and be built.

According to Ayilara, this is important because the future is hinged on sustainability.

He said that as part of sustainability model, Lagos’ limited land mass demanded vertical building style against the unchecked horizontal sprawl.

He also backed greener design rules such as minimum roadside tree cover for developments on major corridors.

He said that painful but necessary sustainability and governance corrections, including converting sensitive zones to conservation areas, would yield long‑term benefits.

Ayilara emphasised the need to address dearth of skills among artisans and urged technical and vocational colleges to prioritise competencies reflective of global sustainability realities.

He called for Public Private Partnership (PPP) to focus on the country’s production sector to support the real estate value chain.

“Lagos could consider creating laws of development that mandate each house built on the express to have at least 15 trees to drive environmental sustainability.

“Necessary but painful actions are needed to correct some irregularities such as converting some areas to conservation areas, having several replicates of the 1004 building models among others,” he said.

Sir Demola Aladekomo, Chairman, SmartCity Plc, urged more players in the real estate sector to embed intentionality and sustainability in their building models.

Aladekomo stated the need for a technical college to train artisans to provide the kind of value the country’s real estate sector needs to reduce building failure and build stronger structures.

He said that focus on technical skills more than certificates was fundamental.

“Cities must be planned with vision and economic anchors to provide quality lifestyle.

“It is also important for government to create policy actions to curb land-ownership interference (“omonile” disruptions).

“Government should also provide incentives and backbone infrastructure that signal a credible, long‑term government commitment to smart, benchmarking cities,” he said.

Dr Tope Mark-Odigie said that real estate conversations must spur awareness to counter misinformation in the property market.

Mark-Odigie said that real estate conversations should help people see opportunities, avoid deceptive practices while unmasking the mirage.

Prof. Roger Tai, Chinese Consultant with SmartCity Resorts Plc, emphasised the need for government’s commitment and citizen’s trust to put the country to begin in the benchmark for sustainable real estate development in Africa. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

20 Jun

Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria: Rising Cases in Lagos State

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The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, said the government anticipated the rise in cases following the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, which drew large gatherings.

Ms Ogunyemi said this in an update released by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director, Public Affairs in the state’s Ministry of Health, on Thursday in Lagos.

She said the cases increased to 401 across Lagos, with Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa recording the highest numbers of infections.

Ms Ogunyemi, however, noted that suspected cases are subsiding across local government areas (LGAs), particularly in previously affected LGAs, due to the state government’s interventions and surveillance efforts.

Government Response

In response, the Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to manage the crisis. Key measures include:

  1. Emergency Medical Teams: Rapid response teams have been deployed to the most affected areas, providing immediate medical care and conducting contact tracing to control the spread.
  2. Public Health Campaigns: The government has launched extensive campaigns to educate citizens about cholera, its symptoms, and preventive measures. These campaigns utilize community outreach, social media, and local radio broadcasts.
  3. Enhanced Water and Sanitation Initiatives: Efforts to improve water quality and sanitation have been stepped up. This includes testing and chlorinating water sources, distributing water purification tablets, and promoting good hygiene practices.
  4. Healthcare Facility Support: Public health facilities are offering free treatment for cholera patients. Additional supplies such as rehydration solutions and antibiotics are being distributed to hospitals and clinics to handle the increasing number of cases.

Understanding Cholera

Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It spreads through contaminated water or food and can lead to severe dehydration and death if not promptly treated. Symptoms include:

  • Watery diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Loss of skin elasticity
  • Low blood pressure

Prevention Measures

Preventing cholera involves both personal and community actions:

  1. Safe Drinking Water: Consume only boiled, chlorinated, or bottled water. Avoid ice unless it’s made from safe water.
  2. Good Hygiene Practices: Wash hands regularly with soap and clean water, especially after using the toilet and before eating or handling food.
  3. Safe Food Consumption: Eat thoroughly cooked food and avoid raw or undercooked seafood and street food from unreliable sources.
  4. Proper Sanitation: Ensure proper disposal of human waste and maintain clean living environments to prevent the spread of bacteria.

As Nigeria confronts this cholera outbreak, public cooperation in adhering to preventive measures is vital. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant, practice good hygiene, and seek medical attention immediately if symptoms appear.

SmartCity PLC, the developer of HazanaCity—a smart estate in Ibadan and Osogbo—strongly encourages the public to fully support and comply with government directives and preventive measures. This collective effort is essential for safeguarding the health and well-being of all residents and bringing an end to this outbreak.

Cerdit: Premium Times.

01 Feb

Demola Aladekomo Calls Out for Smart Cities Development in Nigeria Amidst Rapid Urban Migration

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Renowned entrepreneur and Founder of Chams Plc, Sir Demola Aladekomo, has underscored the imperative of developing Smart Cities in Nigeria, responding to the United Nations’ projection of approximately 275 million Nigerians migrating from rural to urban areas by 2050. Aladekomo’s call to action took place during the 8th edition of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) 2022 Information Communication Technology and Telecommunication (ICTEL) Expo held recently in Lagos.

In his presentation on “Efficient Digital Infrastructures through Smart Cities,” Aladekomo reframed migration as a transformative process rather than a problem. He emphasized the importance of managing the migrating population effectively and understanding migration factors to harness its productive potential, mitigating negative societal impacts.

Citing UN estimates, Aladekomo highlighted that Nigeria’s population is projected to reach about 411 million by 2050 and 794 million by 2100, with rural-urban migration expected to hit 275 million in 2050. Drawing on former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s perspective on migration as an expression of human aspirations, Aladekomo emphasized the need to leverage migration for societal benefit.

Explaining the concept of Smart Cities, he described them as places that enhance the quality of life, offering entertainment, environmental sustainability, and improved security. Aladekomo proposed converting existing poorly structured cities into smart cities through polycentricity and agglomeration.

Polycentricity involves creating decentralized cities around existing urban centers, digitally managing them from inception, while agglomeration involves clustering them in specialized forms such as healthcare cities, technology cities, and agricultural cities. This approach aims to enhance productivity, commerce, cost optimization, job creation, and poverty alleviation.

Key components of Smart Cities, as outlined by Aladekomo, include Smart Governance, Smart Energy, Smart Citizen, Smart Healthcare, Smart Technology, Smart Mobility, Smart Building, and Smart Infrastructure.

Aladekomo suggested leapfrogging relevant technologies to address infrastructural deficits, emphasizing the government’s role in recognizing population growth as an opportunity. He called for accepting rural-urban migration as a reality, utilizing agglomeration and a polycentric governance approach, and leveraging technology for development and administration.

Highlighting SmartCity PLC’s ongoing projects in Ibadan and Osogbo through suburb polycentrism, Aladekomo concluded by urging private sector participation, good governance, adherence to the rule of law, building sustainable institutions, and acknowledging and replicating past successes.

The LCCI ICTEL Expo, where Aladekomo made these insightful remarks, serves as a vital platform for exploring opportunities in Nigeria’s Digital Economy, aligning with the government’s objectives to grow the digital economy and enhance e-governance.

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