The Ebonyi State Government has sealed an unapproved building project in Abakaliki, the state's capital. The project, located at the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office along Ezza Road, was being converted into a hotel. According to the government, the developers failed to obtain the necessary building approvals before commencing the conversion. The sealing of the structure was carried out by the Ministry of Capital City Regional and Urban Planning in collaboration with the Board of Internal Revenue Services.
The enforcement action was led by the Honourable Commissioner for Capital City Regional and Urban Planning, Hon. Richard Ugo Idike, and the Chairman Ebonyi State Board of Internal Revenue Services, Rt. Hon. Christopher Omo Isu. The team inspected the property and observed that the conversion was being carried out without the requisite building approval from the appropriate authorities. As a result, the Commissioner directed that the property be sealed in accordance with the state's physical planning and urban development control regulations.
Hon. Richard Ugo Idike reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring orderly physical development and proper urban planning in the state. He stressed that property owners and developers must obtain the necessary approvals before commencing construction or changing the use of an existing structure. The Commissioner warned developers against undertaking projects without approval, noting that the Ministry would continue its monitoring and enforcement activities.
The Ministry's management staff and Taskforce Team urged developers and property owners to cooperate with the government by regularising their properties and obtaining the necessary planning and building approvals. The team emphasized that this would help prevent uncontrolled and unplanned development in the capital city. The sealing of the former CBN office is part of the government's ongoing efforts to enforce development control regulations and promote a properly planned, safe, and orderly Abakaliki Capital City.
The Ebonyi State Government's action is aimed at ensuring that all development projects in the state comply with approved building standards. The government has warned that it will continue to monitor and enforce compliance with development control regulations. Property owners and developers are expected to take note of the government's stance and ensure that their projects are properly approved and executed.
The state's physical planning and urban development control regulations are designed to guide development and ensure that all projects are properly planned and executed. The government's efforts are aimed at promoting sustainable development and preventing the degradation of the environment. By enforcing development control regulations, the government hopes to create a safe and orderly environment for residents and businesses.
The Ebonyi State Government's decision to seal the unapproved building project has been seen as a step in the right direction by many residents. The government's efforts to enforce development control regulations and promote proper urban planning are expected to have a positive impact on the state's development. The government has assured residents that it will continue to work to ensure that the state's development is sustainable and beneficial to all.
Key points
- Ebonyi state government seals unapproved hotel project in Abakaliki
- Developers warned to follow approved plans to avoid sanctions
- Government to continue monitoring and enforcement activities
