…issue.” Another X user, Mr Stephen, said the flooding was the result of years of poor urban planning. “Flooding is exposing a bigger issue: drainage, road maintenance and urban planning must keep pace with population growth,” he wrote. The flooding comes amid repeated warnings by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency over…

…“Now, the governor has also ordered the demolition of the state headquarters of the Urban Planning and Development office for the expansion of the project. Those alleging political vendetta should explain what they have to say about that,” he added. According to him, the governor had initially approved an alternative s…

…residential or commercial properties to obtain building permits from the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) and secure land titles from KANGIS before commencing construction.

…residents, the latest flooding has become an annual reminder of the consequences of poor urban planning, blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate refuse disposal and unchecked construction along waterways. Environmental experts have repeatedly warned that the increasing intensity of rainfall, compounded by climate cha…

…and in other restricted areas, describing the trend as dangerous and a violation of urban planning laws. "Some buildings are under the national grid, some are on waterways. There is a lot of encroachment, and this is not acceptable," he stated. Dr Sani said the enforcement drive, tagged "Operation Show Your Documents",…

…be revisited to meet the realities of Nigeria's socio-cultural fabric. Olukoyi, of the Urban Planning and Environmental Management, Lead City University, Ibadan, said this in her keynote speech. "Most of the time, governments would have acquired land, and even individual developers, and when they are not developed, you…