United Nations, UN, representative in the country, yesterday, attributed the major causes of flood disasters in Nigeria to improper urban planning even as it urged the Federal and state governments to urgently adopt pro-poor land and housing policy.
UN Habitat Programme Manager to Nigeria, Mr. Kabir Yayi and Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos, made the remarks at this year’s celebration of the World Habitat Day, theme ‘Changing Cities, Building Opportunities’,at the state Secretariat Audit-orium, Alausa, Ikeja.
However, Governor Babatunde Fashola has reassured residents that his administration would continue in its drive to ensure a sustainable human habitation.
Worried by the present flooding in the country which is currently ravaging some states, Yayi noted that the inability of the governments to design measures that would aid proper urban planning as the cities grow led to the chaotic development.
According to him, “It is when cities are well planned that they can continue to provide for needs of the citizens.”
Fashola, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope Adefulire, said that the theme of the yearly celebration is in tandem with the state government ten-point agenda and the pursuit of becoming Africa’s model mega-city.
However, Governor Babatunde Fashola has reassured residents that his administration would continue in its drive to ensure a sustainable human habitation.
Worried by the present flooding in the country which is currently ravaging some states, Yayi noted that the inability of the governments to design measures that would aid proper urban planning as the cities grow led to the chaotic development.
According to him, “It is when cities are well planned that they can continue to provide for needs of the citizens.”
Fashola, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope Adefulire, said that the theme of the yearly celebration is in tandem with the state government ten-point agenda and the pursuit of becoming Africa’s model mega-city.
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