By Joesphine Okeke/Ernest Igboanugo/Amara obikwelu/Oluchi Akueche
The Anambra State Commissioner for Lands, Prof. Offornze Amucheazi SAN, has urged developers in the State to key into the sustainable vision of a smart city homeland as championed by the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
He made the call during a one – day training workshop facilitated by MP-INFRASTRUCTURE Limited on best practices for city planning with personnel of Anambra State Ministry of Lands among other participants from sister agencies in attendance.
Speaking on the soon-to-be-developed Awka 2.0 and Onitsha 2.0 – new Awka and Onitsha cities respectively, Prof. Amucheazi warned illegal developers encroaching on these government mapped out areas, that there would be dire consequences.
The Commissioner, who expressed delight at the theme of the training “Best Practices for City Planning”, noted that it aligns with the vision of Governor Soludo in delivering a clean, green, liveable and prosperous homeland in Anambra State.
While condemning the unwholesome activities of some developers who go against building rules which distorts the master plan of the State, Prof. Amucheazi said that to achieve the smart city vision of the Governor Soludo-led administration in the State, that the existing synergy between the State’s Ministry of Lands, Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority as well as the Anambra Urban Regeneration Council must be sustained.
Resource persons and other participants in their respective submissions during the event submitted that sticking to proper city planning plays important role in improving city life.
The officers are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
