About Us
KATSINA STATE URPB
The Katsina State Urban & Regional Planning Board (URPB) formerly known as the Katsina Urban Planning & Development Authority (KUPDA) was established on the 27th of January, 2011, vide the Katsina State Urban & Regional Planning Law Cap. No. 2 of 2011.
The Board is mandated with the responsibility of the initiation, preparation and implementation of Katsina state urban & regional planning policies.
The core functions of the Board are:
- Formulation of state policies for urban & regional planning.
- Initiation and preparation of regional and sub-regional urban master plans.
- Development control of state land.
- Conducting research in urban and regional planning.
- Provision of technical assistance to the local governments of the state.
- Consultation and coordination with the federal and local governments in the preparation of physical development plans.
- Preparation of state physical plans.
- Review of annual reports