Solomon Ogiri

Managed urban planning initiatives for large-scale housing and infrastructure projects, focusing on sustainable design and regulatory compliance within the defense sector.

• Developed comprehensive master plans and detailed site layouts for new residential and mixed-use communities, effectively integrating critical infrastructure, housing units, and dedicated green zones.
• Executed in-depth feasibility studies, land suitability analyses, and risk assessments, guiding optimal site selection and mitigating potential environmental and operational challenges.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, architectural, and surveying teams to design and implement energy-efficient layouts and sustainable infrastructure systems, reducing environmental footprint.
• Integrated green space preservation, drainage buffers, and eco-zoning principles into all project designs, enhancing biodiversity and promoting climate resilience across developments.
• Prepared and submitted comprehensive planning documentation, including visual maps, detailed policy briefs, and environmental narratives, streamlining regulatory approval processes.

Led independent urban design and environmental planning projects, providing strategic consulting services to clients focused on sustainable development and regulatory adherence.

• Designed and optimized AutoCAD-based layouts for diverse residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring 100% compliance with local zoning ordinances and environmental planning standards.
• Conducted comprehensive field assessments of terrain, drainage, and ecological factors for multiple sites, informing sustainable site planning strategies and mitigating potential environmental risks.
• Authored detailed environmental planning reports and ESG-conscious project briefs, successfully facilitating regulatory submissions and securing stakeholder approvals for various development initiatives.
• Directed the full lifecycle of urban greening and landscape enhancement projects, from initial concept development through successful execution, improving aesthetic appeal and ecological value.
• Researched and interpreted complex planning legislation and environmental policy frameworks, ensuring all project designs and proposals achieved full technical and regulatory alignment.

Supported urban development oversight by conducting site inspections and reviewing plans to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and environmental standards.

• Participated in over 50 regulatory site inspections across various Abuja districts, actively monitoring compliance with development control guidelines and identifying potential violations.
• Reviewed and analyzed architectural and site plans for multiple development projects, evaluating alignment with environmental regulations and urban planning standards.
• Contributed to the drafting of 15+ detailed inspection reports and collaborated on optimizing internal procedures for development oversight, enhancing departmental efficiency by 10%.

A large-scale residential estate project where sustainable planning and design principles were integrated.