NITP-YPF, LSC
The Young Planners Forum (YPF), Lagos State Chapter, is the youth arm of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP). We serve as a dynamic platform for young and emerging planning professionals to grow, connect, and contribute meaningfully to the built environment through professional engagement, collaboration, and leadership development.
What Young Planners Need to Know About NITP-YPF, LSC
⭐ Primary Platform
YPF serves as the leading hub for early-career town planners within NITP, supporting professional integration and growth.
📈 Growth Opportunities:
Members gain access to:
>Capacity building programs
>Professional mentorship
>Industry networking opportunities
🏛 Structured Participation:
The Forum operates through structured committees designed to encourage:
>Active participation
>Leadership development
>Professional responsibility
📅 Monthly Engagement:
Our monthly meetings function as the central platform for:
>Decision-making
>Professional discussions
>Member engagement
🌐 Global Connection:
YPF connects members with both local and international planning communities, expanding exposure and opportunities for collaboration.
Benefits of Joining NITP-YPF, LSC
🎓 Professional Development
Access training sessions, tutorials, and structured support for professional examinations.
🌍 Global Exposure
Engage with international scholars, planning institutions, and global best practices.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
Connect with:
> Practising professionals
>Academics
>Fellow planners and students
📚 Knowledge Sharing:
Participate in:
>Lectures
>Seminars
>Panel discussions
🏆 Competitions & Recognition:
Showcase innovation through design competitions and professional showcases.
🧭 Mentorship & Career Growth:
Receive guidance from experienced practitioners across the planning profession.
🏅 Leadership Opportunities:
Serve on committees and actively contribute to Forum initiatives.
Our Programs:
>Young Planners Series — Monthly lectures and knowledge-sharing sessions
>Tutorials & Professional Exam Preparation — Support for the Town Planning Professional Practice Examination
>Interactive Session with Newly Registered Planners — Integration and celebration of newly inducted planners
>Urban Design Competition — Promoting creativity and sustainable urban solutions
>Student Engagement Programs — Mentorship initiatives across planning institutions
Our Events:
>Monthly General Meetings
>Young Planners Series (Monthly Lectures)
>Young Planners' Week
>Executive Retreats
>Children's Day Advocacy & Outreach Programs
>Professional Networking & Courtesy Visits
>Special Commemorative Events (National & International Days)
Our Structure:
The Forum operates through five standing committees supporting the Executive Committee:
>Publication and Editorial Committee
>Student Orientation and Engagement Committee
>Education and Capacity Building Committee
>Project and Research Committee
>Social and Welfare Committee
Partnerships & Collaborations:
NITP-YPF, LSC actively collaborates with:
>Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Lagos State Chapter
>Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON)
>Association of Women Town Planners in Nigeria (AWTPN)
>International planning bodies and professional networks
FOR MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES:
TPL. Kolade Toheeb, mnitp(Public Relations Secretary)
Secretariat Address (Temporary):
NITP Lagos State Chapter
No. 10, Abiodun Shobajo Street,
Off Lateef Jakande Road,
Agidingbi Bus Stop, Ikeja, Lagos.
Email: nitp.ypflagos@gmail.com
CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS:
Coordinator: 08137135917 | General Secretary: 07069205659 | Public Relations Secretary: 08144398064
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