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Stakeholders call for tax incentives and sustainable policies in Nigeria's built environment
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Stakeholders call for tax incentives and sustainable policies in Nigeria's built environment
At FESICON 2024, stakeholders called for government tax incentives, sustainable policies, technological innovations, and increased funding to address challenges in the built environment and achieve sustainable development goals.
Luca Papapietro
At the FESICON 2024 conference on 'Built Environment and Sustainable Development', in Owerri, Nigeria, stakeholders in the built environment sector urged the Federal Government to provide tax incentives and create policies that promote sustainable development.
The conference emphasised the need for effective project management, technological innovations, renewable energy availability, and waste recycling.
Participants, including academics, industry leaders, and government officials, highlighted the importance of funding, controlling bush burning, and addressing soil fertility issues.
Experts also discussed climate change, housing affordability, and strategies for sustainable urban development.
The event underscored the need for collaboration between academia and industry to achieve these goals.
