Projects
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Project Name
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Objective
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Progress
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Impact
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"Get Your CofO in 30 Days" Initiative
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To simplify and fast-track the process of obtaining Certificates of Occupancy, ensuring all property owners have legal documentation.
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- As at the end of October, 2024, over 1,225 applications have been received under this initiative.
- The Ministry has streamlined the approval process with digital systems, reducing bureaucratic delays. |
- Increased property security for landowners.
- Boosted investor confidence in Abia State's real estate market. - Enhanced revenue generation for the state through the collection of fees. |
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Title Recertification Exercise
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To update and verify existing land title documents, ensuring accurate records and compliance with modern standards.
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- As at the end of October, 2024, 3,036 applications have been received and are undergoing processing.
- Awareness campaigns have been conducted across urban and rural areas to encourage participation. |
- Strengthened land ownership rights.
- Improved land records management, reducing disputes. - Supported effective land use planning. |
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Digital Land Registry Project (Ongoing)
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To digitise the state's land registry for easier access, transparency, and efficiency.
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- Development of an online portal for land-related services is underway.
- Scanning and indexing of existing physical records have commenced. |
- Reduced processing time for land transactions.
- Improved accountability and transparency in land administration. |
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Recovery Program (ongoing)
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To recover government lands encroached upon for proper allocation and development.
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- Several hectares of land reclaimed across urban and rural areas.
- Encroachments are resolved through mediation and legal action. |
- Preserved state-owned land for future development projects.
- Ensured compliance with zoning regulations. |
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Land Mapping (Ongoing)
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To map Urban and rural communities for better integration into state land records and planning.
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- Field surveys and community engagement in progress.
- Pilot mapping projects were initiated by selected local governments. |
Facilitated equitable access to land resources for agricultural development.
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Real Estate Development Partnerships
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To attract private investment in real estate development, fostering urban growth.
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- Collaborations with developers for mixed-use developments in Aba and Umuahia.
- Ongoing review of development proposals and site allocations. |
- Created employment opportunities.
- Enhanced infrastructure and economic activities in urban areas. |
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Public Awareness Campaigns on Land Documentation
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To educate citizens on the importance of securing land titles and compliance with regulations.
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Conducted radio, TV, and town hall campaigns across the state.
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