By Abdullateef Bamgbose <\/p>\n
The Kaduna Investment & Public Policy Forum (KIPPF) has commended Governor Uba Sani for introducing a 24-hour processing and execution timeline for Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os), describing the initiative as a major breakthrough in land administration and one of Nigeria\u2019s significant ease-of-doing-business reforms.<\/p>\n
The Forum said the initiative had established a new standard for transparency, administrative efficiency and investor confidence, noting that the processing and execution of land title documents within 24 hours, once all statutory requirements have been fulfilled, marked a significant departure from the bureaucratic delays traditionally associated with land documentation.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a press conference in Zaria on Wednesday, the Forum\u2019s Director, Engineer Usman Nasir, said Governor Sani\u2019s intervention demonstrated a clear commitment to removing administrative bottlenecks, strengthening property rights and positioning Kaduna State as a more attractive destination for investors, real estate developers and businesses.<\/p>\n
Nasir also commended the Director-General of Kaduna Geographic Information Services (KADGIS), Dr Bashir Ibrahim Garba, for providing details of the streamlined procedure and explaining the institutional safeguards introduced to ensure that certificates are processed accurately and efficiently.<\/p>\n
It would be recalled that the KADGIS Director-General had recently provided further clarification on the development.
\nAccording to Garba, following the acceptance of the grant of Right of Occupancy, perfection of deeds in cases of assignment and payment of all requisite fees, the Certificate of Occupancy is generated at KADGIS.<\/p>\n
He explained that the draft certificate undergoes thorough quality checks to eliminate errors commonly found in C of Os issued before May 29, 2023, before it is printed and forwarded to the governor for execution.<\/p>\n
Garba said the governor promptly executes and returns the document to KADGIS within 24 hours, after which it undergoes scanning, registration and recording at the Deed Registry before being forwarded to the Conveyance Unit of Customer Service for collection by the owner.<\/p>\n
The Forum described the quality-control component as particularly significant, stressing that the reform was not merely about speed but also about accuracy, transparency, accountability and the integrity of land ownership records.<\/p>\n
It said predictable and timely access to land documentation would strengthen investor confidence, reduce unnecessary transaction costs, discourage opportunities for bureaucratic exploitation and accelerate property development across Kaduna State.<\/p>\n
The Forum added that the reform would particularly benefit businesses and property developers who require reliable land documentation to secure financing, complete transactions and undertake long-term investments.<\/p>\n
KIPPF called on other state governments to study Kaduna’s land administration reforms and adopt similarly transparent, technology-driven procedures that would make property ownership and investment less cumbersome for citizens.<\/p>\n
The Forum maintained that efficient land administration was a critical pillar of economic development, adding that Governor Sani’s initiative deserved national attention as Nigeria seeks to improve its business environment, attract investment and unlock the economic value of land.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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