Town Planners Condemns Harassment of FCT Control Officers

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has strongly condemned the harassment and molestation of officials of the Department of Development Control, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT) by individuals and organisations.

The President of NITP,  Dr. Chime Ogbonna,  made the condemnation yesterday in Abuja when he visited the director of the department, Mr. Mukhtar Galadima.

Ogbonna recalled the recent incident in Lugbe, where the operational vehicle of the department was vandalised and some of the officials  who were on duty manhandled by unidentified security personnel.

The president, who said he was in the office to commiserate with the director over the incident, added that the institute would no longer tolerate such acts.

He cautioned individuals and organisations against future occurrences, threatening that perpetrators would face appropriate legal action.

Responding, Galadima thanked the Institute for their support and disclosed that the FCTA was investigating the matter for justice to be served.

According to him, the incident highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of development control staff.

“This underscores the need for respect and protection of professionals carrying out their statutory duties, “Galadima said.