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OUR PLANNING ZONE (ZONE B):
1. AGBURA
2. AZIKORO
3. BAYELSA PALM - NEW OTUOKE ROAD
4. DAEWOO ROAD
5. OTIOKPOTI
6. SWALI II


ZONE B BOUNDARY MAP


ZONE B CIRCULATION MAP


 


WHAT IS URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING?

Urban and Regional Planning (URP) also known as Town Planning, Urban Planning', Town and Country Planning' etc, is a professional discipline in the Environmental Sciences that deals with the art and science of ordering the spatial or physical environment and land-uses in order to enhance its physical, social, economic as well as aesthetic value. Planning strengthens the growth and development of towns, cities, rural and urban areas. Basically it is the bedrock of sustainable development of every Town/City and the Country generally.

WHY STUDY URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING AND WHAT DOES A TOWN PLANNER DO?

This course gives you the required training/knowledge on how you can shape the environment, strengthen communities and make policy decisions at National, Regional and Local levels with regards to a sustainable environmental development.

A TOWN PLANNER'S DAY-TO-DAY WORK INVOLVES IMPROVEMENTS IN A COMMUNITY.

  1. He arbitrates between activities and space. -Being futuristic, he does not limit his consideration to demands of today but for years to come He predicts future space needs and accommodate them.
  2. His predictions help government and individuals to plan for the ahead years
  3. He guides the development of cities, towns and the rural areas. -He advises the Government on ways to improve the communities and real estate developers who are planning entirely new communities. -He views a community as d single system in which all the parts are interdependent
  4. He deals with the physical layout of communities
  5. Prepares physical layout plans for residential, commercial, institutional recreational, industrial areas and tourism development plans -Initiates policies designed to make life comfortable, enjoyable and profitable.

WHAT ARE THE CAREER PROSPECTS?

URP as a field of study is very broad and so it offers a wide range of career opportunities. One who studies URP can work in any of the following public agencies and private firms such as:

  1. Local Government Local Planning Authorities
  2. Regional Agencies (e.g. River Basin Development Authorities,
  3. Niger Delta Development Commission, etc)
  4. Government Agencies (eg. Housing Corporations, Mass Transportation Companies, National Population Commission, etc.)
  5. Federal and State Government Ministries and Parastatals/Agencies directly responsible for Physical Planning matters, Housing, Lands, Environment and those whose activities have planning implications like Ministries of Education, Agriculture, Water Resources, Transport, Aviation, Petroleum Resources, Communication, Health, etc.
  6. Companies (especially multi-national companies such as oil companies).
  7. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs), UNDP, UNWTO, UNHABITAT, etc.
  8. Banks and other financial institutions. bx. Universities, Polytechnics, Research Institutes and the agencies governing them, e.g. National Universities Commission and National Board for Technical Education. Property development and management firms-Federal Mortgage Bank.
  9. Non-profit Corporations and Foundations.
  10. Private Consulting Firms and individuals
  11. Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, Police, Civil Defense, Customs, Immigration, etc.

WHERE CAN ONE STUDY URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING? at the undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

A few of these institutions in the south-south and south-east regions of Nigeria includes the following:

1. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State

2. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt

3. University of Uyo, Akwo-Ibom State

4. Enugu State University of Science & Technology, Enugu

5. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

6. Caritas University, Enugu

7. Federal University of Technology, Owerri

8. Imo State University, Owerri 9. University of Calabar

10. Cross River University of Technology

11. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State.

Note: several other institutions in the region are on the verge of running the programme within the shortest possible time.


  1. DEED OF CONVEYANCE or ALLOCATION LETTER
  2. CAC REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OR TAX CLEARANCE FOR 3YRS.
  3. FIRE EXTINGUISHER CERTIFICATE
  4. EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT RECEIPT 
  5. APPROVAL LETTER OR BUILDING PERMIT
  6. FOUR (4) SET OF COMPLETE DRAWING SHOWING (A3 SIZE) SIGNED AND SEALED BY THE RELEVANT PROFFESIONAL.
    • ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING
    • MECHANICAL DRAWING
    • ELECTRICAL DRAWING STRUCTURAL DRAWING (FOR STOREY BUILDING)
    • STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FORWARDING LETTER (FOR STOREY BUILDING ONLY) 
    • LOCATION MAP
    • SOFT COPIES OF ALL COMPLETE SETS OF DRAWING

The NITP is an advocate for best practice in planning at all levels of government and in the international arena. We give planners a voice in shaping the planning system.

NITP membership is your gateway to networking and knowledge transfer. Whether you prefer to attend events, networking or training in person or online, your membership will connect you with others with similar interests.

The NITP is an advocate for best practice in planning at all levels of government and in the international arena. We give planners a voice in shaping the planning system.

NITP membership is your gateway to networking and knowledge transfer. Whether you prefer to attend events, networking or training in person or online, your membership will connect you with others with similar interests.

Membership categories and awards depend on an individual's personal education and professional achievements in Public Relations as outlined below:


MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

FELLOW (FNIPR)

Fellowship of the Institute is the highest level of professional recognition by the Institute. Procedure for award of Fellowship is constantly reviewed to project the highest professional standards.

A Fellow has voting rights in the affairs of the Institute and may use the letter FNIPR for so long as he/she meets all relevant obligations to NIPR.

 
HONORARY FELLOW [FNIPR]

Council may, at its discretion, confer Honorary Fellowship on leaders of non-government, corporate, political and other professional organizations, who have shown considerable and remarkable interest and contributed positively to the advancement of the core values of or the aims and practice of Public Relations in Nigeria.

 
MEMBER (MNIPR)

Persons who have been in Public Relations for at least five years and who are adjudged to be eligible by qualification and experience.

A member has voting right in the affairs of the Institute and may use the letter MNIPR for so long as he/she remains paid-up and active member at chapter/national level.
 

ASSOCIATE (ANIPR)

Persons who have been in Public Relations for at least two years and who are adjudged by Council to be eligible by qualification and experience.

An associate has voting rights in the affairs of the Institute and may use the letter ANIPR, for so long as he/she remains paid-up and active member at chapter/national level.

 
GRADUATE

Graduate category is available to persons having one or more of the approved qualifications but without the necessary practical experience required for associate grade. A graduate-member may not vote in the affairs of the Institute but has other rights and privileges.

A graduate member may use the letter GNIPR for so long as he/she remains paid-up and active member at chapter/national level
 

STUDENT

Student-membership is open to all those who at the time of application are studying for an NIPR qualification or any of the approved qualifications. Student membership may not last for more than three years.

No membership certificate is issued; no designatory letter may be used; no voting right.

 

REGISTRATION AND SUBSCRIPTION FEES

The following fees are currently being paid

Registration Fee (payable on application) NI0,000

  • Fellows (FNIPR) N25,000 per annum
  • Fellows (Hon.) N25,000.00 per annum
  • Members (MNIPR) N15,000 per annum
  • Associates (ANIPR) N10,000 per annum
  • Graduates (GNIPR N5, 000 per annum
  • Student N2,000.00 per annum

METHOD OFAPPLICATION

  1. Application forms should be typed or handwritten in Capital Letters
  2. Applicants should sign the declaration and affirm to Decree 16 of 1990, Bye-Law No. l: Code of Professional Practice, the Professional Standards Guide and other regulations.
  3. Application should be channeled through the state chapter where the applicant is based.
  4. There must be two sponsors who must be recertified members.
  5. Application must be accompanied with the appropriate fee
  6. Application forms to be submitted with copies of credentials and 2 passport photographs.
  7. An acknowledgement letter is written on receipt of membership application form, pending approval of application.
  8. Any false declaration/information renders the application invalid.