Skip to main content

Lagos shares ideas on urban planning strategies with Delta government

Explaining the purpose of his visit, the Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Anoka, said that he visited Lagos to learn from its successful urban planning strategies.

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, hosted a visit from the Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Michael Anoka.

The Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi, said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.

He said that the visit to Alausa was to share Lagos’ experience in urban planning and development with Delta State.

Sanusi said that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, received the Delta State Urban Renewal Commissioner and told him about Lagos and her long history of developing resilient planning strategies.

He said that the commissioner cited the example of the creation of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority ( LASPPPA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency ( LASBCA).

He said that the agencies were formed in response to building collapse, and had been helping in regulating the state’s built environment.

Sanusi quoted the commissioner as saying, “The Ministry, as presently constituted, is poised to meet the yearnings of the people.

“It has, at the apex, two policy-formulating offices: that is, the Office of Physical Planning and the Office of Urban Development.

“It also has four implementing agencies, including the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, the Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA), the Lagos State Building Control Agency, and the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA).”

The Commissioner said that the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu had given physical planning its pride of place with massive investment in Operative Development Plans such as Master Plans, Model City Plans, Action Area Plans, and Development Guide Plans, to birth an orderly, organised and sustainable built environment.

Sanusi said that Oluwole Sotire, Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, acknowledged the state’s experience in urban planning while recognizing the potential for mutual learning with Delta State.

He quoted Sotire as saying that the two states had a lot to learn from each other as far as planning the physical environment was concerned.

“Physical planning plays a crucial role in shaping the development and sustainability of cities.”

Sanusi stated that critical departments and units in the ministry explained their mandates and achievements to the visitors, while the commissioner presented his counterpart from Delta with copies of the Lagos State Operative Development Plans.

Explaining the purpose of his visit, the Delta State Commissioner for Urban Renewal, Anoka, said that he visited Lagos to learn from its successful urban planning strategies.

He acknowledged Lagos’ leadership in the field and expressed his appreciation for the knowledge gained.

ridoola.blogspot.com.ng
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

List of America's one-term presidents & why they were not re-elected

U.S. President Joe Biden becomes the most recent entrant in a list of president who served for only one term. U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he would not be seeking re-election for a second term in the November 5, 2024 elections. Biden, in a statement said that he would be focused on completing his remaining term, endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris as his most preferred nominee for the Democratic Party to take on former President Donald Trump. Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris as Democrats' candidate after withdrawing from race [X:@JoeBiden] Biden now joins a list of former U.S. Presidents that only served for one term. John Adams (1797-1801) The second president of the United States, John Adams was a Founding Father who faced significant challenges during his presidency, including conflicts with political adversaries and foreign nations. His support for the Alien and Sedition Acts, perceived as a violation of civil liberties, contributed to his unpopulari...
Post a Comment
Read more

Tinubu appoints MKO Abiola's son, Jamiu as SSA on Linguistics & Foreign Matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. The appointee is one of the children of the late Chief Moshood Kolawole Abiola , the winner of the 1993 presidential election annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida . According to a statement by Segun Imohiosen , the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Jamiu's appointment took effect from November 14, 2024. Imohiosen said the appointment aligns with the provisions of the Certain Political and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc) Act 2008, as amended. Until his recent deployment, the appointee served as the Special Assistant to the President of Special Duties in the office of the Vice President. Tinubu tasked Jamiu to work closely with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new ...
Post a Comment
Read more

EndSARS, Aba women riot & 3 historical protests that shook Nigeria

These protests underscore the resilience and activism of the Nigerian people in their pursuit of justice, equity, and better governance. Ahead of the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu's administration, lawmakers and other government officials have appealed to Nigerian youths to shun the protest and seek dialogue for resolution. It is believed that the federal government has already stepped up advocacy and appeals to avoid what happened in Kenya a few weeks ago. The planned demonstration slated for Thursday, August 1, further stretches Nigeria's rich history of civil protests driven by various socio-political and economic issues. These protests have significantly influenced the country's trajectory. Here are five historical protests that have left an indelible mark on Nigeria: 1. Aba Women's Riot (1929) Aba Women's Riot (1929) The Aba Women's Riot, also known as the Women's War, was a major anti-colonial revolt by women in sou...
Post a Comment
Read more