Gov. Lalong to enforce urban planning code in major cities
Story from Yakubu VENTIM, Jos
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has expressed determination to keep implementing town planning policies that will improve the living conditions of citizens in major cities and towns of the state.
Lalong disclosed this when he received President of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) Olutoye Ayinde and his delegation who paid him a courtesy visit in government house, Rayfield.
The governor said the Rescue Administration has placed so much emphasis on the planning and development of infrastructure in the state, adding that it has been enshrined to develop new infrastructure and upgrade existing ones.
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Lalong, who acknowledged the level of unplanned development in the state as well as abuse of various plans by citizens, said the government will continue to enforce all town planning policies and regulations to ensure that public safety, orderliness and aesthetics is achieved for the good of the people.
The governor further disclosed that the state is naturally endowed with good weather and aesthetics that cannot be enjoyed in a chaotic situation where people build indiscriminately and without adherence to laid down regulations.
He revealed that the state government is set to flag-off the construction of a new interchange at the British America Junction as part of its urban renewal plans to deal with high traffic congestion along the area.
Lalong also informed the town planners of the ongoing enumeration of houses which will culminate into street naming and house numbering.
He further solicits the support and collaboration of the NITP in order to actualise the development plans he have in mind.
Earlier, NITP President Tpl Olutoye Ayinde said the absence of planning has caused serious problems to the society resulting in disruptions, congestion, diseases, insecurity and other challenges.
He said most of the cities and towns in Nigeria including Plateau State are not planned, hence the catalogue of challenges that confront living conditions of the people.
He urged the governor to domesticate and implement the Urban and Regional Planning Act 2004, while pledging the support and collaboration of the Institute.
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