Kwara state government says the new city plan put in place will create five satellite towns to take care of the growing population in the metropolis and environs.
The Chairman ,Ilorin master plan working committee ,Mallam Abdulmutalib Shittu stated this during the public presentation of the draft master plan and consultation in Ilorin .
He said that the new satellite towns will consist of comprehensive amenities of a modern society.
Mallam Shittu explained that there will be no need to get to main capital to get all facilities needed to live a healthy and socio-economic life.
The chairman noted that the new towns will take care of future waste disposal, transportation, education, and population growth among others.
He maintained that the draft master plan was arrived at from contributions of key stakeholders in the state.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU