BOSG Establishes Committee to Demarcate Riverbank Boundaries
By Ibrahim Umar,
Kanempress News,
30th, October,2024
The Executive Secretary of Borno Geographic Information Services (BOGIS), Engr. Adam Bukar Bababe, has inaugurated a 13-member committee tasked with reviewing and demarcating developments along riverbanks, buffer zones, and other waterways in Maiduguri and its surrounding areas.
During the inauguration ceremony held at the BOGIS Board Room, Engr. Bababe emphasized the urgent need to halt unauthorized developments within these high-risk zones, warning against further construction in such areas. He revealed that nearly all properties erected along waterways lack government titles, rendering them illegal under current regulations.
The Executive Secretary further disclosed that over 1,300 structures have been marked as illegal since 2020. In light of the flood disaster on September 10th, which caused significant damages and loss of lives, the government will prioritize stricter enforcement to curb unauthorized developments along waterways.
Bababe highlighted the importance of these measures to safeguard communities and prevent future disasters as the state intensifies efforts to promote safe, regulated land use practices in vulnerable areas.
The committee’s objectives include reviewing current buffer zones along the riverbanks of River Yedzaram and Ngaddabul, updating them based on current realities, identifying developments within these zones, producing detailed plans for executive approval, and recommending measures to protect and plan along the rivers. The committee has been given a two-week mandate to carry out their assignment and submit recommendations for executive approval.
The committee is chaired by Tlp Liman Gana Mustapha, with Amsami Alhaji Bukar as Co-Chairman, and Modu Usman Choromi as Secretary.
In his remarks, Committee Chairman Liman Gana Mustapha expressed gratitude to the State Governor for entrusting them with this critical responsibility. He assured that the committee members are committed to executing their duties diligently and impartially, prioritizing the well-being of the state and its residents.
