The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing land administration laws while ensuring the protection and optimization of its assets across the country.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, made this statement during a Stakeholder/Citizens Engagement on Land Administration held in Lagos on Friday.
According to a press release issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Housing, Salisu Badamasi Haiba, the engagement was part of Dangiwa’s three-day working visit to Lagos and aimed at improving land administration services in Nigeria.
Dangiwa emphasized the ministry’s determination to restore order in federal land and asset management, in line with the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He stated, “We are committed to ensuring that federal land management follows the rule of law, ensuring the effective use of these assets to generate value for the government and the Nigerian people. We are focused on speeding up housing projects to increase the availability of affordable housing in Lagos.”
The minister also highlighted the importance of the meeting in addressing challenges related to land administration, particularly in Lagos, and reiterated the ministry’s dedication to providing affordable housing and fostering urban development across Nigeria.
Several issues were raised during the stakeholders’ engagement, including concerns about the payment of double ground rates, issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (CofOs), canal discharge and flooding in some federal estates, land ownership disputes and compensation, as well as deteriorating road conditions in various estates.
“The ministry is fully committed to resolving these issues,” Dangiwa assured.
“This engagement was designed to help us better understand the citizens’ concerns and identify areas for improvement.”
