Bauchi State government has begun the removal of illegal structures, billboards and waste disposal sites in Bauchi metropolis ahead of the grand finale of its economic summit.
It embarked on a coordinated clearance exercise to sanitise and beautify the metropolis through the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency, BASEPA; Bauchi State Urban Development Board, BSUDB, Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency, BAROTA, and Bauchi State Infrastructure Development and Management Agency, BSIDMA.
The Director-General, BASEPA, Dr Mahmood Bose, said this at a news conference yesterday in Bauchi.
He said the agencies would sustain the exercise beyond the summit and urged residents, politicians and businesses to comply with existing regulations.
Bose said the exercise is aimed at promoting a clean and healthy environment vital for attracting investors and fostering sustainable economic growth.
The General Manager, BSUDB, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed, warned property owners against erecting structures without proper approval.
He said unplanned developments distort the state’s urban master plan and hinder infrastructural development.
The Director-General of BSIDMA, Abdulrahman Maiauduga said the exercise targeted the removal of illegal posters and billboards, contributing to environmental pollution and defacing public infrastructure
Director of Operations, BAROTA, Dr Zubairu Sani, said the agency would focus on clearing road obstructions to ease traffic flow during the summit.
The Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit scheduled for October will showcase the state’s economic potentials and investment opportunities across many sectors. (NAN)
