The Executive Secretary, #NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote (FNSE, FIPS) represented by his Director of Planning Research & Statistics, Mr. Patrick Obah was at the Bayelsa State Physical Planning & Development (BSPPD) Summit holding at the D. S. P. Alamieyeseigha Banquet hall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote (FNSE, FIPS) who was represented by his Director of Planning Research & Statistics, Mr. Patrick Obah was accompanied by the Manager, Corporate Communications, NCDMB, Barr. Esueme Dan Kikile and other staff of the Board.
In his paper titled “The Nigerian Content Tower & Bayelsa State, The imperatives of Planning a City – The Local Content Paradigm; Develop with the future in mind” he noted that in times of competing demands for funds, it is key to ensure that sustainability is part of the design concept.
“The Board prides itself with the fact that the Nigerian Content Facility in Yenagoa is 100% percent local content from conception, design, construction, and project management.”
He added that the Nigerian Content Tower was designed to accommodate current and future growth demands, such that the infrastructure is not stretched as occupancy increases.
“It is important to note that there were suggestions, at the conceptualisation stage that a tower this high would not make much sense being in Yenagoa. Today, however, the NC Tower stands as an iconic landmark in Bayelsa & the pride of local content accomplishments.”
Beauty comes with preparation. The Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board will gladly partner with the Bayelsa State Government in her efforts in preparing for a beautiful Yenagoa, He highlighted.
Furthermore, he added that It is expected that the Bayelsa State Government, while implementing the outcomes from here would:
(1) Fully engage professionals in the built sector
(2) Support the professionals to develop home-grown solutions that are cost effective in implementation and sustainability.
“A well-planned city greatly improves the quality of life, as we will be better able to manage flood, waste, security, energy, social life and regulate expansion pressures amongst others.”
In conclusion, Obah stated that we all know the benefits that come with a very well-planned city & the professionals will do a better job on the technical inputs required. To achieve our goals, we need collaboration, cooperation & commitment of every stakeholder in Bayelsa State.
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