NIGER STATE URBAN POLICY 2021

Niger State Government has considered it necessary to remedy the shortcomings in the human settlements by preparing and implementing a well-thought-out urban policy . A policy that would enhance the potentials of urban and rural areas through effective settlement planning, provision of basic services and coordinated investments in people and places, and effective management of urban growth.

Niger State is endowed with numerous natural resources, notably its vast landmass (over 76,000 km2), active young population, arable land for mechanized farming, pleasant climate and water-bodies . It’s tangible economic assets also include a domestic airport, Inland Port and over 386 km rail line . Despite all these potentials, the State is facing many developmental issues and challenges.

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