House Numbering & Street Naming Regulation Bye-Law 2016
Regulation of street naming and house numbering within Bwari Area Council jurisdiction
House Numbering/Street Naming Regulation Bye-Law — No. 11 of 2016
Part XII — Bwari Area Council FCT Abuja, NigeriaPursuant to the provisions of Section 7 and the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, and other relevant Sections of the Local Government Act, Laws of the FCT Abuja 2006 and all other Laws enabling it in that behalf, the Bwari Area Council hereby makes the following Bye-Law.
Street Naming & Signpost Regulations
Sections 1–3 — Application, Consent and RequirementsApproval Requirement
As from commencement of this Bye-Law, no person shall mount a sign post to identify a street, lane, crescent, etc. as his/her own without seeking the approval and consent of the Bwari Area Council. The Council shall take into consideration the applicant's contribution to the society/community as part of its assessment.
Application to Name a Street
Any person who desires to have a street, crescent, road lane, avenue etc. named after himself/herself shall apply formally to the Bwari Area Council and pay a sum as may be prescribed by the Council from time to time.
Application Procedure
Application must be typed, signed and dated by the applicant.
Including full Name, Address, Occupation, Status in life, Level of achievement/contributions to the community/society, and any other information required by the Council.
Pay such sum as may be prescribed by the Council from time to time upon submission.
The Council shall assess the applicant's contribution to the community/society before granting approval.
Penalties & Jurisdiction
Section 4 — Offences and Magistrate CourtContravention: Any person who contravenes or violates the provisions of this Bye-Law shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a minimum fine of ₦10,000 or imprisonment for a term of three (3) months or to both fine and imprisonment.
The Magistrate Court of any grade shall have jurisdiction to try offences under this Bye-Law.
Citation & Commencement
Operational Date — 5th January, 2016This Bye-Law shall be referred to as House Numbering/Street Naming Regulation Bye-Law (No. 11) 2016 and shall become operational with effect from the 5th day of January, 2016.
DULY passed by the Bwari Area Council Legislative Arm.
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