Presented by Rt Hon. Karounwi Oladapo, Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, this policy brief summarises the current challenges and reforms in urban and regional planning, with a focus on physical development control across Ekiti State. It outlines key strategies for sustainable urban growth, improved land use regulation, and compliance enforcement.
The brief also addresses how media platforms such as local radio stations and Adaba FM in Ondo State can play a critical role in public awareness and stakeholder education, generating broad-based support for urban planning initiatives in May 2025.