FG, World Bank partner to develop digital land system — News — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

The Federal Government is set to partner with the World Bank to develop a National Land Digital System to ensure transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of land transactions.

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed  Dangiwa, stated this during the meeting with state commissioners responsible for lands and housing matters in Gombe State.

Dangiwa also said the initiative will solve the long-standing challenges faced in land registration, boost economic activity, and enhance property rights protection to increase formal land transactions from less than 10 percent to over 50 percent within a decade.

He explained that they will increase investor confidence and unlock untapped economic potential, saying over 90 percent of the country’s land remains unregistered, representing an estimated billions of dollars in untapped capital.

According to the Minister, the pivotal decision will tackle the challenges obstructing effective and efficient land administration in the country, adding that both parties would finalize the operational framework and investment commitment through the initiative.

Dangiwa therefore urged the participants to work with State Governments to register, document, and title all land parcels, clarifying and securing land ownership to unlock development and investment.

Outlining the significance of effective land administration in Nigeria’s economic growth, he observed that by ensuring clarity, security, and accessibility in land ownership and transactions.

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Explaining further the steps to address the issue, he noted that the National Urban Development Policy (NUDP) was awaiting approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

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Dangiwa informed participants that Africa now has an Africa Urban Forum, which was recently held in Addis Ababa, and that all African member countries, including Nigeria, agreed to organize an Annual National Urban Forum in the declaration.

“Our goal is to provide a framework that guides long-term sustainable growth, addressing not only housing and infrastructure needs but also creating the foundation for economically vibrant, climate-resilient, and inclusive cities,” Dangiwa said.

Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya urged the council to come up with policies that could make mortgage options more accessible, promote eco-friendly local materials, and create incentives for private investment if Nigeria must make advances in sustainable development.

He added that streamlining land administration processes, and continuous innovation in construction materials and techniques were essential to realising a shared vision of affordable housing for all Nigerians.

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