Oyo Unveils Master-Plan For Model And Sustainable Ibadan

The unveiled Ibadan City Masterplan also aimed to plan for the next 20 years, For purposes of physical development as well as flood prevention, Oyo State government says it will, next month.

The state adds that it is its vision that, by 2036, Ibadan will be a model, sustainable and resilient city where development addresses the population’s needs with thriving employment and good quality life for all.

Mr. Waheed Gbadamosi, the special adviser of the special adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Physical Planning and Urban Development, at a press conference on the development of the  City Masterplan in Ibadan, the state capital.

“The objective of the Masterplan is to prevent flooding and mitigate its impact  on settlements; it is also to protect, manage and enhance the natural environment to improve connectivity and integrate with the emerging transport developments and to promote the city’s economy, attract investment and meet the social needs and requirements of the existing and future population”, Gbadamosi said.

“this is also aimed to provide adequate utility infrastructure for the existing and future population; to protect and promote the culture and heritage of the city; to enhance the quality of life for all and to provide a sound planning framework for efficient delivery and implementation”.

According to him, the spatial vision of the Masterplan is also underpinned by a set of principles which has informed all stages of the planned development and implementation, adding that the principles framing the vision are the sustainable city, connected city, cultural city, resilient city, green city and the enterprising city.