The Jigawa government has set up a 10-man committee to review the regional planning framework for urban renewal and development. 

Sagir Musa, commissioner for information, youth, sports and culture, said this during a news conference at the end of the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, on Friday in Dutse.

He said the action followed a presentation by the Pragmatic Solutions Consult, which showcased a plan that would provide a strategic blueprint for land use and infrastructural development in the state.

The commissioner said the plan would provide quality environmental management, housing, transportation and economic zoning for growth across the state in an orderly and equitable way.

Mr Musa said the committee would be chaired by the commissioner for lands while his counterparts in the environment, commerce, information, higher education and health ministries would serve as members.

Others are director-generals, Invest Jigawa; ICT & Digital Economy, and Jigawa Agricultural Transformation Agenda, while executive secretary, Jigawa Urban Development would serve as secretary.

“After constituting the committee, Gov. Umar Namadi, emphasised that effective regional planning is critical to guiding Jigawa’s transformation into a modern, resilient and economically vibrant state.

“The present administration is committed to ensure that all urban and rural communities benefit from well planned growth and improved living standards.” Mr Musa said. 

(NAN)