The Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority is established by law in 2009 with a mandate to facilitate the implementation of the Greater Port Harcourt Master Plan and build the New City. The Vision of the Authority is to transform the Greater Port Harcourt Area into a world class city, internationally recognized for excellence, and the preferred destination for investors and tourist. The Mission is to build a well planned city, through the implementation and enforcement of policies that will ensure the provision of first-rate infrastructure and delivery of quality services to enhance the standard of living and well being of the people.