Niger State Geopraphic Information System generates N102m in 10 months – Official
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Revenue
By Aminu Ahmed Garko
Minna, Nov. 10, 2016 ( NAN) Niger State Geographic Information System ( NIGIS ) has generated about N102 million revenue in the last 10 months, its General Manager, Mr Husaini Abdul, has said.
Abdul said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna on Thursday that the money was realised largely from charges on Certificate of Occupancy and other lands related matters.
He disclosed that about 213 Certificates of Occupancy were processed and issued to individuals and corporate organizations during the period under review.
The general manager disclosed that the organisation is developing a strategic physical plan for Minna, the state capital to prevent unplanned expansion of the town.
He added that it had also developed basic urban services information index for Minna and Suleja in the areas of road network, schools, places of worship, petrol stations, hotels and commercial complexes.
“We have taken concrete measures against any person or group of people that might want to tamper with the development master plan for Minna and Suleja, ” he added.
He warned residents to desist from erecting structures on water ways, saying that the agency would sanction anyone caught.(NAN)
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Edited by Maharazu Ahmed