2nd March, 2023
The Adamawa State Government has inaugurated a committee on street naming and house numbering to promote urban development and enhance the security of the residents.
Mr. Sunday Mathew-Nyagra, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Thursday.
He said street naming and house numbering constitute the most essential aspect of urban development as they aid the rapid response of security agencies in the event of an emergency.
“The initiative would make street and house identification easier, especially during emergency situations,” he said.
He said the initiative would also facilitate the delivery of goods and services across rural and urban areas which could otherwise cause delays or a total lack of identification.
According to him, the committee is mandated to bring out modalities on how to efficiently implement house and street numbering across the 21 local government areas in the state.
The Commissioner explained that the initiative would also enhance revenue collection by relevant government ministries and agencies as well as enhance the security of lives and properties of the people.
He said the committee would be chaired by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development with representation from the State Urban and Regional Planning Board and Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) among others.
The committee is expected to begin operation as soon as possible for the onward implementation of the program.