Nasarawa State Urban Development Agency
NUDA …. For a Planned Environment
NUDA …. For a Planned Environment
The Nasarawa Urban Development Agency (NUDA) operates within the framework of
established laws, policies, and regulations guiding urban planning, land use,
development control, and infrastructure management across Nasarawa State.
This page provides access to the key legal and regulatory instruments governing
our operations.
NUDA derives its authority from State and Federal laws enacted to ensure
orderly urban development, environmental protection, and sustainable
infrastructure growth. These laws empower the Agency to regulate physical
development, grant approvals, enforce standards, and protect public interest.
Establishes the legal basis for urban and regional planning in Nasarawa State,
providing guidelines for land use planning, development control, zoning,
and physical planning administration.
Governs the ownership, control, and management of land in Nigeria, including
land allocation, revocation, compensation, and the issuance of statutory
and customary rights of occupancy.
Requires environmental impact assessments for major development projects
to ensure that environmental, social, and economic effects are properly
evaluated before project approval.
Guarantees public access to information held by public institutions and
promotes transparency, accountability, and openness in government operations.
In addition to statutory laws, NUDA implements operational regulations and
guidelines that provide detailed procedures for development approvals,
infrastructure management, and service delivery.
NUDA is mandated to enforce compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
governing urban development. This includes monitoring ongoing developments,
conducting site inspections, issuing compliance notices, and applying sanctions
where necessary to protect public safety and urban order.
Developers, contractors, utility providers, and members of the public are
required to adhere strictly to approved plans and regulatory conditions.
Non-compliance may attract penalties as provided by law.
Copies of relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and policy documents are
available for public access through the Downloads and
Freedom of Information (FOI) sections of this website.
Members of the public may also submit formal requests for information in
accordance with the FOI Act.