The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Abiodun Olumide has been honoured with the Exceptional Leadership in Physical Planning and Urban Development Award at the annual awards ceremony organised by Champion Newspapers.

The award was conferred on Saturday, 14 March 2026, during the Champion Newspapers Annual Awards held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.

The prestigious event attracted eminent personalities from across the country who have made significant contributions in their respective fields, among whom were the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who served as Chairman of the Occasion.

Also honoured at the event was the Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Abiodun Ogunleye, who received an award for Outstanding Public Service in Urban Infrastructure and Energy Development.

In his remarks after receiving the award, Dr. Olumide expressed appreciation to the organisers for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to promoting orderly, sustainable, and well-regulated urban development in Lagos State.

He used the opportunity to urge estate developers, homeowners, and other stakeholders to comply with physical planning regulations by obtaining the necessary layout approvals and building permits before embarking on any form of construction.

According to him, adherence to the planning permit process remained essential to achieving a well-organised, liveable, and sustainable physical environment in Lagos State.

The Champion Newspapers Annual Awards recognises distinguished Nigerians who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and contributed meaningfully to national development.

Other notable awardees and nominees at the event included the former military Governor of Lagos State,  Mohammed Buba Marwa, Governor of Kogi State Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, among others.

Adetola Kehinde-Akinsanya 

Chief Public Affairs Officer

16 March 2026