LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has urged the government to focus on sustainable development, tackle the underlying causes of insecurity, and enhance access to essential services.
At its sixth press conference recently, the NITP president, Nathaniel Atebije said: “We cannot but acknowledge the pains unleashed by the rising costs of common commodities, particularly food items. The pains here cannot be quantified, especially as a hungry man who eventually becomes an angry man can become a threat to the society.”
Atebije acknowledged progress in states like Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory regarding transportation networks and power generation but stressed that more efforts are needed to address the nation’s challenges.
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He voiced his worries about the slow progress in agriculture, the ongoing insecurity, and the swift urbanization, which have resulted in insufficient infrastructure, housing deficits, and environmental problems.
“We call on other state governments to take advantage of the restructuring that the Federal Government has done in the electricity sector and ensure that other independent power plants covering their various domains are fully operational to enhance the development of the country,” the president of NITP said.
The NITP called on the government to take strong measures for sustainable development, tackle the fundamental causes of insecurity, and enhance access to essential services.
They stressed that addressing the challenges of democracy is crucial for securing a brighter future for Nigerians.
“As professionals who are also citizens of this country, we can say that it has been a bag of mixed blessings, a tale of gains and of pains. We must prioritise sustainable development to ensure a better future for Nigerians,” Atebije added.