Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSUPDA) is a Gombe State government agency established to facilitate and enforce planning regulations for the development of the State. GOSUPDA issues and regulates building approval to individuals or organizations that wish to develop their land.
Functions of GOSUPDA
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- i. Development control
- ii. Conflict resolution among developers
- iii. Approval of building plans
- iv. Custodian of both Federal and State Right of Way (R-o-W)
- v. City Beautification
- vi. Street Naming and House Numbering
- vii. Maintenance of parks and garden
- viii. Approval for erection of signage, billboards and signboards
- ix. Issuance of Certificate of completion to developers
- x. Preparation and design of master plans
- xi. Formulation of state policies for Urban and Regional Planning
- xii. Conduct Research in Urban and Regional Planning
- xiii. Provision of Technical Assistance
- xiv. Consultation and coordination to the Federal, State and Local Government in the preparation of physical plans
- xv. Preparation and submission of annual progress reports on the operations of the national physical plan as it pertains to the state.
- xvi. Review of annual report submitted to them.
Leadership
On 14 July 2023, Gombe state governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya approved the appointment of Samanja Bappayo Maudo as executive chairman of the agency.
References
- Bello, Abdulkadir Abubakar. "GOMBE STATE URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GOSUPDA) LAW 2011". Ministry of Finance, Gombe state. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- "GOSUPDA Guidelines for Business Page – Budget Planning and Development Partner Coordination Office Gombe". Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- Reporters, Swift (2023-07-14). "Governor Inuwa Yahaya Appoints Samanja Maudo As New GOSUPDA Chairman; Re-appoints Dr. Kabiru Hassan As DG GOGIS". Swift Reporters. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- Johnson, Laraba (2023-07-14). "Gombe Gov names Maudo, GOSUPDA Chairman, reappoints Dr Kabiru Hassan as DG GOGIS". Periscope Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- admin (2023-07-15). "Governor Inuwa Yahaya Appoints Maudo GOSUPDA Chairman, Re-appoints Dr Hassan DG GOGIS". New Nigerian Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-07-19.