Kaduna State is reaching out to professional organisations to improve urban planning across the region. Governor Uba Sani, speaking through Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, welcomed collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) during a courtesy visit by the group to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. The administration acknowledged gaps in city development and expressed interest in leveraging expert input to shape sustainable urban policies. The NITP delegation, led by its national president, stressed the need for structured land use, adherence to development control, and modern planning frameworks. They pledged full support in building capacity and guiding policy direction for the state's physical development.
\nUrban decay in Kaduna has been visible for years, yet this move signals the government may finally be prioritising technical input over political convenience. Governor Uba Sani's administration is now formally engaging planners, a shift from past practices where projects often bypassed due process. If the NITP's recommendations are implemented without interference, city dwellers could see more orderly growth and fewer haphazard demolitions. This partnership might actually reshape how urban decisions are made—if it lasts beyond photo opportunities.
