The attention of the Delta State Government has been drawn to the intention of some Local Government Council Administrators in the State to constitute Local Planning Authorities to handle Town Planning and Development matters in their respective Local Government Areas.
This intended action, to say the least, runs counter to existing law and practices as contained in the Delta State Urban and Country Planning Law.
For the avoidance of doubt, Deltans, Land and Property Developers in the State should take note that the State Government exercises jurisdiction in Town and Urban Development control matters through the Ministry of Lands, Surveys and Urban Development.
Therefore, the Local Government Council Administrators contemplating the establishment of Local Planning Authorities should note that this act borders on usurpation of powers of an already existing government organ which is capable of breaching public peace and an embarrassment to government.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Lands, Surveys and Urban Development has by this announcement advised members of the public not to patronize such illegal Local Planning Authorities, as any approval granted by such illegal Authorities shall have no effect.
Paul Osahor
Director of Information

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