The Kano State Government Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched significant reforms in land administration with the renovation of the Kano State Geographic Information System (KANGIS) and the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning’s administrative block.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf described the development as a milestone for creating an efficient and transparent land management system.
He flagged off a comprehensive recertification of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) to ensure accurate, secure land records, protect investments, and resolve disputes, urging landowners to comply promptly.
The Governor criticized the previous administration for corruption, mismanagement, and urban planning failures, vowing to restore order through reforms emphasizing accountability, innovation, and sustainable development.
Central to the reforms is a state-of-the-art Geographic Information System (GIS) to modernize land management, improve urban planning, enhance taxation, and eliminate revenue leakages.
Measures also include banning inappropriate land allocations and setting up a State Task Force on Development Control to address urban development challenges and protect Kano’s cultural heritage.
Governor Yusuf highlighted the complete renovation of KANGIS and the Ministry’s facilities, now equipped with modern ICT infrastructure to enhance service delivery, reflecting the administration’s commitment to professionalism, transparency, and development.
