Kumasi: The Local Government Service Association of Physical Planners (LoGSAPP) has called on physical planners to maintain high levels of professionalism and ethics in their work to build resilient communities. Mrs. Gifty Nyarko, the Interim National President of LoGSAPP, emphasized the importance of professionalism, urging planners to avoid frustrating clients seeking their services.

According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Nyarko delivered this message during the opening session of the Second Annual General Meeting and Capacity Building Conference of the Association, held in Kumasi. The two-day conference, themed 'Planning for Resilient, Inclusive, Climate-sensitive and Disaster-free Communities for Efficient Infrastructure Development and Service Delivery,' aims to discuss strategies for developing resilient and sustainable infrastructure in the country.

Mrs. Nyarko stressed the need for planners to collaborate with clients, agencies, other professionals, traditional authorities, and local communities. She highlighted the importance of integrating community views and opinions to build climate-smart and disaster-resilient cities. She noted that planners play a crucial role in the government's agenda to address challenges such as flooding, fires, climate change, and land degradation.

Professor Elvis Asare-Bediako, Vice Chancellor of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), emphasized the need for planners to design communities that are climate resilient and responsive to the needs of the people. He urged planners to protect communities from environmental degradation and mitigate the impact of natural phenomena like storms, rainfall, and earthquakes.

Nana Oppong-Mensah Aborampa, the Sompahene of the Manso-Nkwanta Traditional Area, presiding over the conference, highlighted the importance of inclusive strategies with local and traditional authorities in building resilient communities. He advised planners to adhere to their professional code of conduct and promote climate-smart infrastructure capable of withstanding future threats.