Town planners have been urged to resist being used by corrupt individuals,who are bent on bringing the profession into disrepute. Atebije urged members to make integrity their watchword, noting that there was a need for a critical reform of their images and perception as professionals before the members of the public. Individually and collectively he said town planners were faced with the problem of character, attitude, corruption, poor remuneration and other vices. Without town planners, it would have been worse,” he saidThe president appreciated the leadership of the FCT for giving them a location for the National Secretariat and urged members to seek partnership towards developing the site. Adebayo urged members to take advantage of the green area to accommodate the climate drive by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the World Bank.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 18, 2023 05:46 UTC