The Edo state government has assembled a team of experts to carry out topographic survey and soil tests at the new town project site at Irhirhi-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Road, to collect data for planning activities in the area.

In a statement, Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, said verification exercise for members of the public with claims to landed property in the area will commence on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Edo State New Town Development Authority Office.

He urged members of the public with claims to landed property in the area to come forward with their documents including building approvals.

He urged members of the public with claims to landed property in the area coming for verification to proceed orderly and come with the following: 2 Passport Photographs; Proof of Identity; Title Documents; approved registered Survey Plan; Photocopies of all originals to be tendered as originals will just be sighted and returned while Letter of Authorization must be signed by the client for those representing clients.