Edo Unveils Platform to Monitor Building Projects

The Edo State Government has launched a digital platform, EdoBuild360, to strengthen the monitoring, documentation and assessment of public building projects across the state.

The initiative is designed to provide a centralised system for tracking government-owned buildings, monitoring construction activities, assessing infrastructure conditions and improving planning processes.

Speaking at the launch, the Special Adviser to Governor Monday Okpebholo on Building Projects Monitoring and Implementation, Irene Iziegbeuwa Ojo, said the platform would enable the government to manage building projects from planning through implementation.

Ojo explained that the system would help the state establish an accurate record of its public buildings and assess their conditions through inspections conducted by trained personnel.

She said the information gathered would support government decisions on infrastructure development, including identifying buildings requiring renovation, structures that could be reused and locations where new facilities were necessary.

According to her, the platform would also improve budget preparation by ensuring that decisions on public buildings were based on reliable information rather than assumptions.

Ojo further disclosed that EdoBuild360 would simplify the process of obtaining building and planning approvals for residents, including those living outside Nigeria.

She explained that applicants seeking to undertake building projects in Edo would be able to submit planning applications and complete the process digitally without depending on intermediaries.

The special adviser said her office would collaborate with relevant ministries and agencies responsible for the built environment to ensure effective implementation of the platform.

The initiative is also expected to improve public access to information about government infrastructure and strengthen accountability in the management of public assets.

The platform’s public portal provides information on projects across all 18 local government areas of the state, including project locations, contractors, implementation status and completion figures.

Available information on the portal showed 107 tracked projects at the time of reporting, although the data remains subject to updates.

The launch represents part of the state government’s effort to use digital technology to improve infrastructure planning, project oversight and public access to government information.

If effectively implemented, EdoBuild360 could provide residents with a clearer picture of ongoing building projects and help the government identify infrastructure needs and monitor the use of public resources.