The Adamawa State Urban Planning and Development Board [ASUPDB] operates as a subsidiary under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Yola. At the apex of the organizational hierarchy, the Chairman and Members of the Adamawa State Urban and Regional Planning Board, referred to as the BOARD, hold responsibility for implementing state policies related to urban and regional planning, and physical development.
Heading the organization is the General Manager, overseeing all administrative affairs. Assisted by the Secretary of the Board, the hierarchical structure extends down to Heads of Department, the Directors, who manage five specialized departments.
I. Town Planning Department: Headed by a Director Town Planning, this department, the engine room of the Board, focuses on translating urban plans to ensure adherence to standards for environmental safety and overall physical development. Responsibilities include development control, building plan approvals, issuance of permits, registration of signs and billboards, city parks and gardens, and resolution of town planning-related disputes.
II. Housing Department: Led by a Director Housing, a professional in architecture, building, or quantity surveying, the Housing Department oversees housing cooperation, owner-occupier schemes, and property rates. Duties include monitoring building construction quality, vetting building plan approvals, implementing housing schemes, and maintaining government properties.
III. Engineering and Services Department: Headed by a Director Engineering, a professional in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, this department manages civil engineering tasks such as road maintenance, drainage, and culvert construction. Additionally, it oversees electrical engineering services, including traffic light installation and maintenance, as well as vehicle and equipment maintenance.
IV. Department of Administration: Headed by the Secretary, this central department manages day-to-day activities, human resources, materials, and financial resources. It comprises units such as the store unit, account/audit unit, and open/secret registry, responsible for inventory management, document filing, and financial record-keeping.
V. Department of Planning, Research, and Statistics: Led by the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics, this department, established in 2017, enhances productivity by handling progress reports, budget preparation, revenue records, database operations, liaising with other agencies for data collection, and conducting research to improve service delivery.
VI. Zonal Offices: Nine zonal offices represent the Board at the local government level, each headed by a Zonal Coordinator who is a Professional Town Planner. The offices cover specific LGAs and serve as vital links between the Board and local communities.
Zonal Office
I. Yola South Zonal office. [Yola south and Fufore LGAs]
II. Girei Zonal Office. [ Girei and Song LGAs ]
III. Gombi Zonal Office. [Gombi and Hong LGAs]
IV. Michika Zonal office. [Michika and Madagali LGAs]
V. Mubi North Zonal office. [ Part Mubi North Urban Area]
VI. Mubi South Zonal office. [ Part Mubi NorthUrban Area and Maiha LGA.]
VII. Numan Zonal office. [ Numan, Demsa, Guyuk and Shelleng LGAs]
VIII. Mayo Belwa Zonal office. [Mayo Belwa and Jada LDAs]
IX. Ganye Zonal Office [ Ganye and Toungo LGAs];