THE DIRE CONSEQUENCE OF LACK OF PLANNING

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Every action has its consequence. Paving a road may result to the free flow of traffic but it can facilitate flash floods if not properly planned. Building solid and beautiful houses on water ways as in the case of Jabang and Tobacco Road in Banjul can only serve as a recipe for flood. We can go on and on.

Land allocation and development should take into account all factors that affect its use. To whom the land is allocated, for what purpose and how it is to be utilized are quite significant.