Augustine Okezie, Katsina
THE Katsina State Government on Tuesday said it had concluded plans to computerise its land Geographic Information System, GIS, early next year, as part of measures by the state to fast-track land certification process, data gathering on internally generated revenue and to assist prospective investors in settling down early to doing business in the state.
Commissioner for Lands and Survey Usman dada, who made this known while briefing reporters at Government House Katsina, said the digitalised GIS will also promote farm and site services, act as a one-stop-shop for data generation and registration and ensure revenue generation from at least nine sources.
He said a total of 4000 land certificates were issued between 1987 and 2015, while 6000 certificates were executed between 2015 till date
’’The state created a total land layout of 120,32 of which was directly under the approval of the governor for direct allocation to individuals, groups and associations, while the remainder of 68 layouts are to be allocated.”
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“The government also made land allocations to some federal agencies, including 120 hectares to the Airforce along Daura road, Transport University, Police mobile Force base and Army base, all located in Daura.’’
The Commissioner also announced that his Ministry ranked second in revenue generation, having generated well above N3oom from 2015 t0 2019
He assured that the ministry was willing to enter into a private partnership with willing developers to build housing estates for the benefit of Katsina people, and that about N1 billion compensation had been paid out by the government to those whose lands were acquired for development purposes in addition to land exchange to enable the affected individual continue his livelihood elsewhere.
He assured that processing of applications for land certification presently can be concluded within 2 to three weeks of documentation
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