A novel initiative that provides the analytical parameters for planned allocation, use and management of nation’s land and physical resources may soon be adopted by the federal authorities to achieve balanced and sustainable development in the country.
The scheme, known as National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) is being promoted by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and anchored by Messrs Development Planning and Management Consultants (DPMC) as a vital tool for balancing economic, physical, environmental and social aspects of national development.
NPDP is coming to fruition after 12 years when a background study was finalised to provide the initial appreciation of the subject matter, which was followed by composition of a project support team that took tour of Malaysia and Malawi.
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A novel initiative that provides the analytical parameters for planned allocation, use and management of nation’s land and physical resources may soon be adopted by the federal authorities to achieve balanced and sustainable development in the country.
The scheme, known as National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) is being promoted by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing and anchored by Messrs Development Planning and Management Consultants (DPMC) as a vital tool for balancing economic, physical, environmental and social aspects of national development.
NPDP is coming to fruition after 12 years when a background study was finalised to provide the initial appreciation of the subject matter, which was followed by composition of a project support team that took tour of Malaysia and Malawi.
Essentially, a stakeholders’ meeting on the Preparation of a National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) was held last week in Abuja, that attracted leadership of professional bodies, Federal Government Ministries Departments and Agencies, directors and Heads of town planning agencies from the 36 states and the FCT as well as representatives of Non-Government Organisations.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr. Ernest Umakhihe, who spoke at the consultative forum, said the ministry has been on the search for the magical key to translate Nigeria onto the path of tangible and sustainable development, adding “the national physical development planning strategy offers such hope.
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