An Expert in Town Planning Management, Tpl. Oluwakemi Aluko, has appealed to governments at all levels to take more precautions against urban crises and disasters that could affect the safety of the society and development of the society.
Tpl. Oluwakemi Aluko gave the advice on Monday in Ado-Ekiti at the 2025 World Habitat Day organised by the Association of Women Town Planners in Nigeria (AWTPN), Ekiti State Chapter and themed: “Urban Crisis Response”.
According to TPL Oluwakemi Aluko, the government especially in Ekiti State has been working to prevent disasters but affirmed that much more still needed to be done especially in the areas of education, awareness, opening of water ways and enforcement of town planning regulations.
She urged the state government to embark on policies and projects that would benefit the community and also involve them in the decision making process.
The State Chairperson of the Association, Tpl Yemi Olaleye said the programme was organised to brainstorm on strategies to address urban crises in the state, such as building collapse, planning management issues, among others.
Tpl Olaleye urged the state government to do the needful by taking proactive measures in ensuring that urban crises in the state are reduced to the bearest minimum.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ekiti State Chapter, Tpl Joshua Daramola cautioned against quackery, saying all building plans submitted to the ministry must have a professional touch attached with a comprehensive report of the project to access its safety and possible dangers.
A former Chairman of the Institute in the State, Tpl. Tope Ojo urged Ekiti State Government to always consult the association before engaging in any community-based projects, in order to ascertain the level of their necessities.
