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Plateau State Seeks Solutions to Urban Planning Woes

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Plateau State Seeks Solutions to Urban Planning Woes

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Plateau State Ministry of Lands and Survey Holds Interactive Session with Experts

By Asile Abel, Jos

The Ministry of Lands, Survey, and Town Planning, led by Commissioner Barr Peter Nyam Gai, held a town hall meeting with experts in the town planning sector to address the challenges of uncoordinated buildings in the state.

During the session, Barr Nyam Gai revealed that 280 files of land titles opened for individuals in the last three years remain unattended due to owners’ refusal to pay processing fees.

Experts suggested streamlining building processes, using modern techniques, and insisting on expert involvement to generate revenue. They also recommended upgrading the ministry’s IT infrastructure to modern global standards.

They also recommended upgrading the ministry’s IT infrastructure to modern global standards.

Barr Nyam Gai assured that the administration would remodel lands acquisition and town planning, correct past wrongs, and discipline staff found wanting in missing data allegations.

The commissioner expressed concern over 280 dormant files due to non-payment of fees and assured that all suggestions would be taken seriously and acted upon.

The interactive session aimed to mitigate challenges and implement a befitting urban plan for the present and future.

Attendees included town planners, surveyors, architects, and estate valuers.

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