Group calls for reform of land administration in Katsina

Under the auspices of the Save Katsina Group, a coalition of 24 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs) has challenged Katsina State legislators to work with the state authorities to make sure fit-for-purpose land administration. He urged them to introduce the system. state.

Speaking at a press convention after an advocacy go to to the Katsina State House of Assembly, the spokesperson of the group, Mr. Hamza Umar Sawlawa, mentioned that adopting a fit-for-purpose method to land administration would make land administration extra environment friendly and less complicated. clarified, clear and inclusive. He additionally famous that this novel method would create a win-win scenario for all residents of the state.

“On the one hand, it should enhance and exploit new sources of income generated inside the state, enhance inner safety and supply for orderly planning of city and rural areas in the state.

“On the opposite hand, it additionally provides worth to landowners, householders, enterprise homeowners and firms by offering them with safe and bankable rights to their land holdings.

“This is as a result of the system simplifies acquiring Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) and maintains correct information of all land transactions in the state.

“It will also go a long way in promoting transparency in revenue collection from the land sector, stimulating the land market and providing investment funds to the people,” Saulawa mentioned.

He mentioned the brand new method has been examined in a quantity of African international locations, notably Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and Mozambique, the place it goals to simplify title registration, get rid of fraud in land transactions, and handle widespread land transaction fraud. He famous that vital success has been achieved in minimizing the Land disputes and litigation over land points.

Source: dailypost.ng