NAFVille Estate – Idu, Abuja
Summary
A large-scale residential estate project where sustainable planning and design principles were integrated.
Solomon Ogiri
Urban & Environmental Planner | Sustainability-Focused Designer
Abuja, NG.About
Highly motivated Urban & Regional Planner with a Bachelor of Technology degree and practical expertise in sustainable urban development, spatial planning, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leveraging AutoCAD and GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS) for environmental impact assessments and integrating climate resilience, green infrastructure, and eco-zoning into large-scale projects. Passionate about driving ESG-aligned initiatives and developing climate-smart infrastructure to foster resilient, inclusive urban environments.
Work
Nigerian Airforce Housing and Construction Company
|Urban Planner
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed urban planning initiatives for large-scale housing and infrastructure projects, focusing on sustainable design and regulatory compliance within the defense sector.
Highlights
Developed comprehensive master plans and detailed site layouts for new residential and mixed-use communities, effectively integrating critical infrastructure, housing units, and dedicated green zones.
Executed in-depth feasibility studies, land suitability analyses, and risk assessments, guiding optimal site selection and mitigating potential environmental and operational challenges.
Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, architectural, and surveying teams to design and implement energy-efficient layouts and sustainable infrastructure systems, reducing environmental footprint.
Integrated green space preservation, drainage buffers, and eco-zoning principles into all project designs, enhancing biodiversity and promoting climate resilience across developments.
Prepared and submitted comprehensive planning documentation, including visual maps, detailed policy briefs, and environmental narratives, streamlining regulatory approval processes.
Self-Employed
|Freelance Urban Designer & Environmental Planning Consultant
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Led independent urban design and environmental planning projects, providing strategic consulting services to clients focused on sustainable development and regulatory adherence.
Highlights
Designed and optimized AutoCAD-based layouts for diverse residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring 100% compliance with local zoning ordinances and environmental planning standards.
Conducted comprehensive field assessments of terrain, drainage, and ecological factors for multiple sites, informing sustainable site planning strategies and mitigating potential environmental risks.
Authored detailed environmental planning reports and ESG-conscious project briefs, successfully facilitating regulatory submissions and securing stakeholder approvals for various development initiatives.
Directed the full lifecycle of urban greening and landscape enhancement projects, from initial concept development through successful execution, improving aesthetic appeal and ecological value.
Researched and interpreted complex planning legislation and environmental policy frameworks, ensuring all project designs and proposals achieved full technical and regulatory alignment.
Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Abuja
|Urban Development Intern – Monitoring & Inspection
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported urban development oversight by conducting site inspections and reviewing plans to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and environmental standards.
Highlights
Participated in over 50 regulatory site inspections across various Abuja districts, actively monitoring compliance with development control guidelines and identifying potential violations.
Reviewed and analyzed architectural and site plans for multiple development projects, evaluating alignment with environmental regulations and urban planning standards.
Contributed to the drafting of 15+ detailed inspection reports and collaborated on optimizing internal procedures for development oversight, enhancing departmental efficiency by 10%.
Education
Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
Urban and Regional Planning
Courses
Environmental Planning
Land Resource Management
Development Control
Urban Infrastructure Planning
Skills
Urban Planning & Design
Urban Design & Site Planning, Sustainable Land Use Development, AutoCAD Drafting & Spatial Layouts, Basic GIS & Spatial Analysis (QGIS, ArcGIS).
Environmental Management
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Site Assessments, Climate Resilience, Green Infrastructure, Eco-Zoning.
Policy & Regulatory Compliance
Urban Policy Research & Technical Reporting, Regulatory & Zoning Compliance, Planning Legislation Analysis.
Project Management & Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement & Public Presentations, Cross-functional Collaboration, Feasibility Studies, Risk Assessment.
Software & Tools
AutoCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).