Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ossy Onuko, gave the advice in Awka during the commencement of the full enforcement exercise at Awka Millennium City Estate, Agu-Awka, Anambra state.

He said the exercise is part of the agency's ongoing Operation Keep Awka Clean, targeted at ensuring proper urban planning and promoting active development across the capital territory.

He regretted that many real estate developers had acquired government lands with the caveat that they will be developed within three years, but have not yet commenced construction.

Instead, he said, they end up banking and speculating them for sale and resale, when the vaue appreciates.

This, Onuko noted, is illegal and contrary to th...