Ekiti Restates Commitment to Sustainable Urbanisation

The Special Adviser, Ekiti State Bureau of Housing and Mortgage Development, Dr Gboyega Oloniyo, has restated the state government’s commitment to provision of basic services and promotion of sustainable urbanisation for quality lives.

Oloniyo said the state government’s partnership with the United Nations Habitat was part of efforts to ensure sustainable urban development and improving the quality of life in communities in the state.

The special adviser, who spoke in Ado-Ekiti during a media event on UN-habitat Scoping Mission in Ekiti State said: “We believe that by working collaboratively, we can address the pressing issues of urbanisation, such as housing, infrastructure, environmental sustainability and social inclusion.

“The three-day scoping mission will provide opportunities for the identification of areas of interventions with respect to technical assistance and collaborations for the sustainable development of the state.

“This scoping mission provides a unique platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing and collaboration among experts, policy makers and stakeholders.”

Ekiti State, under the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, he said, was committed to promoting sustainable urbanisation, ensuring access to basic services and creating resilient cities for the citizens.

Oloniyo charged technical personnel from various ministries in the state that all hands should be on the deck to support the UN-Habitat scoping mission.

He said: “Your expertise and experiences over the years on your desk will undoubtedly enrich our understanding and contribute to the formulation of comprehensive strategies for and sustainable development.

“During this engagement, you may wish to consider, our local communities, listen to their voices and learn from their experiences. By doing so, we can ensure that our actions are truly people-centered and that the strategies we develop are tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of our residents.”