The Nasarawa State Government has announced plans to create a centralised database for all land-related information in the state.
The State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Umaru Tanko-Tunga, made this known during a press briefing in Lafia on Saturday. He explained that the initiative aims to protect land ownership rights and improve urban development.
Tanko-Tunga, who was recently appointed by Governor Abdullahi Sule, outlined three key action plans for the ministry: digital transformation, accelerated urban development, and public-private partnerships.
He emphasised the importance of technology in streamlining processes, saying, “Technology is critical to eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks and improving service delivery.”
The commissioner said the digital transformation plan would involve computerising land records, automating approval processes, and establishing a centralised database to enhance efficiency.
He also highlighted accelerated urban development, focusing on structured growth in specific areas, starting with the Lafia eastern bypass corridor, to ensure orderly expansion and improved living conditions for residents.
On public-private partnerships, Tanko-Tunga stressed the need for collaboration to boost development and service delivery in the state.
He urged ministry staff and Nasarawa residents to support the initiative, assuring them of a more effective land administration system.
The permanent secretary of the ministry, Khalid Adamu, pledged his support, stating that the commissioner’s plans would bring positive change to Nasarawa State’s urban development.