National Urban Development and Regional Planning Commission (Establishment, etc.) Bill, 2019

A Bill establishes a commission to coordinate urban development and regional planning in Nigeria. It targets federal, state, and local government authorities, as well as urban residents and developers. This promotes sustainable cities and balanced regional growth.

What Is This Policy?

A bill seeking to establish a National Urban Development and Regional Planning Commission to coordinate urban planning, manage rapid urbanization, and promote balanced regional development across Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Federal, state, and local government planning authorities Urban residents and communities Real estate developers and construction industry stakeholders Transport and infrastructure planners

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Create an institutional framework for managing Nigeria's rapid urbanization by coordinating urban development policies, setting planning standards, and promoting sustainable, well-serviced cities and balanced growth across regions.

Key Features

Commission Establishment: Creation of a dedicated federal agency for urban and regional planning coordination National Urban Policy: Development and implementation of a national urban development policy Planning Standards: Minimum standards for land use, zoning, infrastructure, and housing development Regional Balance: Strategies to reduce the concentration of development in a few major cities Data and Research: Urban data collection, analysis, and publication to support evidence-based planning

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Proposed bill, subject to legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide urban and regional planning Sponsoring Body: Federal Government through the National Assembly Current Status: Subject to legislative passage and presidential assent

How to Access

The bill is a legislative proposal available through the National Assembly. Track the bill's progress through the National Assembly records Contact the relevant National Assembly committee on housing and urban development

Official Resources

Website: nassnig.org Contact: National Assembly, Abuja

Legal Framework

The National Urban Development and Regional Planning Commission Bill, when enacted, would operate under the Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Act 1992, the Land Use Act 1978, and the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1992. It aligns with the National Housing Policy, the New Urban Agenda (Habitat III 2016) commitments, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities), and the African Union's Africa Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration.