The Kaduna State Government, under Governor Uba Sani, has taken significant steps to enhance land administration and tackle corruption in the state. The Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) has introduced a new Compensation and Valuation System (CVS) software to curb corrupt practices in land compensation
Director General of KADGIS Dr Bashir Garba Ibrahim disclose this while receiving Nuj Frcn Kaduna Chapel at his office in Kaduna.
He added that in the new system The software will collect biometric data, including thumbprints and National Identification Numbers (NINs), to ensure that compensation is paid to the rightful owners. Which will prevent fraudsters from claiming compensation for land that doesn’t belong to them.
Noting that The new system is expected to improve efficiency in processing land compensation claims.
“ KADGIS has resolved over 347 land dispute cases, providing alternative plots to claimants. A 20% discount policy for payment of outstanding bills in advance has improved revenue and customer delivery”. He said
According to The Director General Certificates of Occupancy (C.of.O) can be processed within 24 hours after meeting all the requirements, with over 200 C.of.Os processed weekly. The state government is digitalizing and upgrading KADGIS activities to expedite title processing
Responding “NUJ FRCN Kaduna Chairman, Umar Adamu S. Fada, commended the Director General and staff of Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) for their remarkable efforts in overhauling the system. He particularly praised the introduction of a new compensation software and the expedited Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) issuance process. S Fada welcomed the proposed partnership and expressed the union’s eagerness to collaborate with KADGIS’s Public Relations unit to enhance effective communication. Furthermore, the FRCN Chapel offered to utilize their station’s programs to engage the public directly, providing clarity on land matters in the state.”