Thursday 8 November 2012

BAYELSA SOCIAL COMMITTEE VISITS CCDA: CALLS FOR SYNERGY

BAYELSA SOCIAL COMMITTEE VISITS CCDA: CALLS FOR SYNERGY

Yesterday, November 7th, 2012, the Bayelsa Social Media Committee paid a courtesy call to the leadership of CCDA to seek partnership with the aim of forming a synergy to enlighten and create public awareness on the need to establish a road map to form the basis of development in Bayelsa State.

The executive secretary of CCDA, Chief Iboro Ige - Idaba said, in terms of Physical development of the state, CCDA will carry out a (land Use Plan) and a (Zoning Plan) as basic tools of planning and development. He said as cities compose of different ethnic groups, proper management of space is important to development as the use of land and resources defines the character of a State.

Chief Iboro said, some modest achievement was recorded during the era of President Jonathan and former Governor Alamieyeseigha when they were Governors of the State respectively. He said a review of the master plan was due, as he is aware of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson plan of implementing the Yenagoa master plan, so as to bring renewed impetus to bear on specific aspects of development. 
The CCDA boss said, in terms of revenue, Bayelsa is a key contributor to the country and must reflect such in structures and Development. He said building the capital city of Bayelsa State is a collective responsibility and must not be accrued to the Agency alone, as a solid foundation is Imminent for the Implementation to provide the technical framework to succeed. 

He further stated the need for a geological and proper delineation of a 15 kilometer radius, as the master plan must be reviewed for at least 25yrs before implementation as a quick fix would be detrimental to the state. He said the Abuja master plan was designed in the late 70s and was supplanted 35yrs later. He spoke on the need for proper studies on drainage systems and that proper coordination must be looked into. He said, conventional standards acceptable all over the world must be enforced in Bayelsa State.

Chief Iboro Ige said, adhering to provisions of the CCDA Law is very critical to the implementation of the Master Plan. The Executive Secretary said facilities that guarantee basic structures and this can be possible when government acquires strategic lands for the purpose of development to attract foreign investment. He said CCDA comprises of 47 workers, whose staff strength is not enough to see to the challenges of the State. 

Responding on behalf of Bayelsa Social Media Committee, the SSA Research & Social Media, Hon. Idumange John emphasized the Importance of synergy between the CCDA and the Social Media in the area of creating awareness on the essence of implementing the Master Plan.  He said the Restoration agenda and focus of Government is to embark on initiatives that will fast track development.

The Hon. Idumange John said, after the initial enthusiasm on the development of the Master Plan there was a go-slow in the immediate past administration because of lack of political will. He urged the CCDA Board to use all resources at her disposal to revamp the Master Plan because it is critical to the aesthetic beauty of the City and the investment prospects that would emanate thereform. “It is proper to underscore the need for aggressive implementation of the Master Plan as a very first step of developing tourism in the State, Idumange reiterated!

He thanked the Executive Secretary of the CCDA and his team for the hospitality accorded him and his team and promised to promote the policies and programmes of the agency by enlightening the general public on the need to understand the importance of planning, caring for their environment and contributing their quota to the implementation of the Yenagoa City Master Plan. 

Ms. Blessing Oyanimigha is of the Social Media Committee

Yesterday, November 7th, 2012, the Bayelsa Social Media Committee paid a courtesy call to the leadership of CCDA to seek partnership with the aim of forming a synergy to enlighten and create public awareness on the need to establish a road map to form the basis of development in Bayelsa State.

The executive secretary of CCDA, Chief Iboro Ige - Idaba said, in terms of Physical development of the state, CCDA will carry out a (land Use Plan) and a (Zoning Plan) as basic tools of planning and development. He said as cities compose of different ethnic groups, proper management of space is important to development as the use of land and resources defines the character of a State.


Chief Iboro said, some modest achievement was recorded during the era of President Jonathan and former Governor Alamieyeseigha when they were Governors of the State respectively. He said a review of the master plan was due, as he is aware of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson plan of implementing the Yenagoa master plan, so as to bring renewed impetus to bear on specific aspects of development.

The CCDA boss said, in terms of revenue, Bayelsa is a key contributor to the country and must reflect such in structures and Development. He said building the capital city of Bayelsa State is a collective responsibility and must not be accrued to the Agency alone, as a solid foundation is Imminent for the Implementation to provide the technical framework to succeed.

He further stated the need for a geological and proper delineation of a 15 kilometer radius, as the master plan must be reviewed for at least 25yrs before implementation as a quick fix would be detrimental to the state. He said the Abuja master plan was designed in the late 70s and was supplanted 35yrs later. He spoke on the need for proper studies on drainage systems and that proper coordination must be looked into. He said, conventional standards acceptable all over the world must be enforced in Bayelsa State.


Chief Iboro Ige said, adhering to provisions of the CCDA Law is very critical to the implementation of the Master Plan. The Executive Secretary said facilities that guarantee basic structures and this can be possible when government acquires strategic lands for the purpose of development to attract foreign investment. He said CCDA comprises of 47 workers, whose staff strength is not enough to see to the challenges of the State.


Responding on behalf of Bayelsa Social Media Committee, the SSA Research & Social Media, Hon. Idumange John emphasized the Importance of synergy between the CCDA and the Social Media in the area of creating awareness on the essence of implementing the Master Plan. He said the Restoration agenda and focus of Government is to embark on initiatives that will fast track development.


The Hon. Idumange John said, after the initial enthusiasm on the development of the Master Plan there was a go-slow in the immediate past administration because of lack of political will. He urged the CCDA Board to use all resources at her disposal to revamp the Master Plan because it is critical to the aesthetic beauty of the City and the investment prospects that would emanate thereform. “It is proper to underscore the need for aggressive implementation of the Master Plan as a very first step of developing tourism in the State, Idumange reiterated!


He thanked the Executive Secretary of the CCDA and his team for the hospitality accorded him and his team and promised to promote the policies and programmes of the agency by enlightening the general public on the need to understand the importance of planning, caring for their environment and contributing their quota to the implementation of the Yenagoa City Master Plan.


Ms. Blessing Oyanimigha is of the Social Media Committee

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