Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority

Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSUPDA) is a Gombe State government agency established to facilitate and enforce planning regulations for the development of the State. GOSUPDA issues and regulates building approval to individuals or organizations that wish to develop their land.^[1]

Functions of GOSUPDA

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i. Development control

ii. Conflict resolution among developers

iii. Approval of building plans

iv. Custodian of both Federal and State Right of Way (R-o-W)

v. City Beautification

vi. Street Naming and House Numbering

vii. Maintenance of parks and garden

viii. Approval for erection of signage, billboards and signboards

ix. Issuance of Certificate of completion to developers

x. Preparation and design of master plans

xi. Formulation of state policies for Urban and Regional Planning

xii. Conduct Research in Urban and Regional Planning

xiii. Provision of Technical Assistance

xiv. Consultation and coordination to the Federal, State and Local Government in the preparation of physical plans

xv. Preparation and submission of annual progress reports on the operations of the national physical plan as it pertains to the state.

xvi. Review of annual report submitted to them.

Leadership

On 14 July 2023, Gombe state governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya approved the appointment of Samanja Bappayo Maudo as executive chairman of the agency.^[3][4][5]