The Edo State Government has concluded plans to commence a recertification campaign for buildings in the Ugbor, Ogheghe, Amagba communities and environs in the Benin metropolis to guard against building collapse and other hazards.
Commissioner for Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, Isoken Omo, in a statement, urged members of the public to cooperate with officials of the ministry during the clearance and recertification exercise.
According to her, “The general public is hereby informed that Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development will be commencing the “Operation Show Your Building Plan” exercise in Ugbor, Ogheghe, Amagba Communities and their environs from Friday March 11, 2022.”
She urged property owners and developers within the said areas to provide their building plans upon demand at their property/site for clearance and recertification.
“Staff of the Ministry will be going from property to property demanding evidence of Building Approval. The general public is advised to allow the officers of the Ministry to do their work and cooperate with them to avoid a breach of the peace,” she added.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a historic step in its commitment to the…
Experts have called for a stronger commitment to ethical journalism, data-driven reporting, and responsible storytelling…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ogun State for the 2027 election, Senator…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has announced another reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium…
Zamfara State Government under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal has earmarked N7.2 billion for…
BY OLADAPO SOFOWORA In the relentless theatre of Lagos' environmental space, the stakes are measured…