NITP President Calls for Enhanced Regional Planning Initiatives

Tpl. Dr Chime Andrew Ogbonna, the National President of the NITP, called on town planners to prioritize regional development initiatives in a statement made ahead of the institute’s 57th International Conference, scheduled for October 26 to 30, 2026, in Lagos State.

He emphasized that the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Regional Development offers a significant opportunity to enhance coordinated development across Nigeria. Chime highlighted the importance of professional expertise in urban and regional planning to effectively implement government policy objectives.

The conference will gather policymakers, planning professionals, and international delegates to discuss strategies for infrastructure development, addressing regional disparities, and fostering sustainable communities. President Bola Tinubu is expected to attend as the guest of honour, with state governors and representatives from relevant federal ministries also present.

Professor Adamu Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, will deliver the keynote address. The event will also commemorate the institute’s 60th anniversary, marking six decades of professional town planning in Nigeria.