Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has appointed an Ikwere man, Michael O. Chinda, as the Senior Special Assistant on Land, Urban, and Regional Planning.
Chinda, who earned his Masterโs degree in Business Administration from the University of Port Harcourt, attended the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where he earned his Bachelorโs degree in 1987.
Chinda, a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, was a Senior Lands Officer at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, where he served from 1989 to 2004.
He also worked as the Secretary of Obio Akpor Local Government Council from 2008 to 2010 and was a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 2011 to 2023.
A statement signed by the FCT Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, noted that land and urban planning are critical components of the development of any city.
Chinda, with his extensive experience and academic background, is well-equipped to address the complexities and challenges associated with these areas.