After this period, land titles may be revoked.

The Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, AbdulJabbar Garko, made this clear during a recent press briefing. He said the government will publish the names of defaulters. These names will appear in national newspapers and at key public places.

The locations include the Kano State Library, Audu Bako Secretariat, Gidan Murtala, and the State High Court.

Garko said the government has made many efforts to inform landowners. But many people still haven’t taken action. He warned that ignoring this process could lead to a total loss of land ownership. This is allowed under the Land Use Act.

So far, the ministry has documented more than 241,000 properties in Nasarawa and Fagge areas. The property survey is also ongoing in Tarauni, Dala, Kano Municipal, and Gwale.

The message is clear: landowners must act now to protect their rights. Waiting longer could mean losing their land for good.

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He warned that this issue is stifling economic growth, land security, and financial accessibility.

Represented by Cyril Hart, Abbas pointed out that 60 per cent of civil cases in Nigerian courts are land-related, underscoring the urgent need for reforms. He referenced a World Bank report, which states that 70 per cent of the global population lacks legally registered land titles, a trend that mirrors Nigeria’s ongoing land crisis.

Despite Nigeria’s vast 923,000 square kilometers of land, only a small percentage is officially registered. This lack of formal ownership prevents millions of Nigerians from using their land as collateral for bank loans, particularly farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs.

Abbas identified key barriers to land registration, including high costs, bureaucratic delays, corruption, documentation irregularities, and low public awareness. Many Nigerians either do not understand the importance of land titling or face overwhelming challenges in securing legal ownership.

Beyond financial struggles, Abbas emphasized that insecure land rights fuel poverty, inequality, and political instability. He highlighted the prevalence of land disputes and forced evictions, which further threaten social and economic development.

Reaffirming the House of Representatives’ commitment to legislative reform, Abbas pledged support for policies that will streamline land registration, lower costs, and modernize administrative processes.

With Nigeria’s rapid urbanization and growing population, Abbas urged stakeholders, policymakers, and agencies to prioritize land security. He stressed that ensuring more Nigerians have legal land ownership will unlock economic opportunities, foster financial growth, and drive national progress.

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This was seqnor, for the government and Uzor Azubike for the Nsulu Airport land owners, the government and Nsulu people agreed to work together and agree in any concern that might arise in future in the course of execution of the project including but not limited to further reducing the land size.

The land owners expressed concerns over the impact of the project on their communityuel to a crucial meeting between the Abia state government and community leaders, village and compound heads of land owners and technical team of the Nsulu Land Owners Forum of the proposed Abia Airport Nsulu held at Government House Umuahia.

In a communique signed by Caleb Ajagba, Chief of Staff to the Gover including displacement and loss of livelihood and appealed to the government to consider further reduction of the land size for the airport project.

They equally appealed to the state government to allow the land owners to continue to farm on the acquired land until the government starts actual development on the land.

Both parties further agreed that Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) would be drafted to guide all the parties for the duration of the project as it concerns what the host communities would benefit from the project upon completion while the government assured them of transparency in its undertakings with them as well as promised to pay full compensations while involving the land owners in the project development process.

The Nsulu people in the communiqué commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving an airstrip for Abia State and lauded Governor Alex Otti for upgrading the airstrip to an airport and for choosing Nsulu for the proposed Abia Airport project and pledged their support and co-operation for the realization of the project

Other members of the committee include; Ginger Onwusibe, Collins Iheonunekwu, Innocent Uruakpa, Chaka Chukwumerije, Chimezie Ukaegbu, Matthew Ekwuruibe, Okorougo Aji and Uduma Nmong. The list also include; all members of the technical committee of land owners’ forum for Nsulu Land Owners Forum for Abia state, community, village heads of host communities, councilors representing wards in the host communities, traditional rulers in the host communities, and one compound representative for each of the compounds of land owners.

In their speeches during the meeting, Ginger Onwusibe, member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency, and Ugochukwu Iheonunekwu, member representing Isiala North State Constituency, appreciated the government for engaging the real landowners and urged it to pay attention to certain concerns raised by the people.

Caleb Ajagba earlier in his speech said that the meeting was significant as it involved the owners of the land identified after the government had reduced the size of the land from the original 1,800 to 1,325 hectares.

He said that all their agitations were manageable and described the government of Alex Otti as a fair and considerate government that listens to its people.

Okorougo Aji, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Lands and Housing and project coordinator, Abia Airport, in his speech, explained the journey of the project so far and disclosed the processes of the land acquisition.

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Okonkwo claims that the state government’s ongoing land document revalidation exercise violates federal legislation under the Land Use Act of 1978, thereby breaching constitutional provisions.

In a suit filed before the High Court in Awka, Okonkwo contends that the N25,000 fee imposed on landowners for recertification is unconstitutional and amounts to financial exploitation.

He alleges that the exercise is being used as a means to illicitly generate funds for Governor Soludo’s re-election campaign ahead of the upcoming governorship elections in November 2025.

The lawsuit names the governor, the state’s Attorney-General, the Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Planning, and the Commissioner of Police as defendants. According to Okonkwo, the recertification initiative, announced in a public notice by the state’s Ministry of Lands, lacks legal backing under the Land Use Act and contravenes the Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act.

Okonkwo is urging the court to determine whether the state government possesses the legal authority to mandate such recertification and to levy the associated tax. He also seeks a declaration that the exercise infringes on the civil rights of landowners, including himself, and calls for a refund of the funds collected.

In addition to declaring the tax unconstitutional, Okonkwo is demanding that the court order an investigation into what he describes as “mega financial fraud.” He argues that the exercise is a ploy to unjustly enrich certain individuals at the expense of Anambra citizens.

The activist further requests that the court issue an injunction to halt the recertification process and compel the defendants to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Land Use Act. He also calls for a police investigation into the alleged misuse of public funds and demands exemplary damages of N10 billion against the defendants for their actions.

Okonkwo maintains that the state government’s actions not only undermine public trust but also violate the fundamental rights of landowners. He warns that without judicial intervention, the initiative could set a dangerous precedent for governance and public accountability in Anambra State.

The case has drawn significant public attention, with many landowners and stakeholders keenly awaiting the court’s verdict on this contentious issue.

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Dispelling insinuation that the airport project was a misplaced priority, Oyebanji posited that the facility was intended to expand the state’s economy, open a new vista of economic opportunities, investments and bolster industrial drives.

Oyebanji spoke in Ado Ekiti while disbursing cheques to land owners from Ijan, Igbemo, Afao, Iworoko and others, whose lands and economic trees were acquired to give way for the construction of the Airport facility.

Oyebanji, represented by the deputy governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, said the event marked the third and last tranche of compensation payments to individuals and families affected by the land acquisition for the realization of the ambitious Ekiti State Cargo Airport facility.

The governor, however, advised those whose lands were acquired in public interest and have not been compensated not to disturb contractors on sites, assuring that all their expectations would be met to indemnify their losses.

He clarified further that the vision behind the project was to build an airport that would not only improve the state’s connectivity to national and international markets, but would also serve as a gateway for agriculture, commerce, and tourism to fuel local businesses.

Addressing the claimants, the special adviser to the governor on Geographic Information System, Lands and Survey, Prof. James Olaleye, said the compensation served as indemnity against losses suffered by the land owners, which he said would help in putting a soothing balm on their pains.

“I hope those concerned will understand the genuine efforts of the present government to bring all their worries to the past. I hereby assure all the claimants who are being owed compensations for other project sites, that very soon all their dues will be settled.

“Let me urge our people to refrain from disturbing ongoing projects through threats of violence and other acts that may hinder the peace of the state,” he stated.

Speaking on behalf of the benefiting communities, Chief Ojo Awe and Mr. Olufemi Oso, commended the governor for being sympathetic to the plights of the land owners through expeditious payments of the pending compensation.

Source: blueprint

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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, despite multiple court cases initiated by aggrieved landowners.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, addressed these concerns during a press briefing in Abuja, insisting that the N15.36tn project, set to be built on concrete pavement, has adhered to all necessary legal and procedural requirements.

Since its inception in March 2024, the coastal highway has been controversial, particularly regarding the government’s compensation to property owners affected by the project. Umahi disclosed that 750 houses on the highway’s path have been marked for demolition. However, property owners have criticized the compensation offered, claiming it does not adequately reflect their investments.

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Olanrewaju Ojo, founder of Leisure Games, expressed his dissatisfaction, describing the N1.3m compensation he received as “ridiculous,” stating that he could generate such an amount in a week.

Stakeholders have also raised concerns about the procurement process for the highway, accusing the government of awarding contracts without transparency. The project, which aims to connect Lagos to Cross River and enhance economic activities along Nigeria’s coastal region, is expected to cost N4bn per kilometer. Contracts for two sections totaling less than 100km have already been awarded at a cost of N2.46tn.

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Umahi defended the project’s cost and timeline, although he acknowledged potential delays due to ongoing legal battles. He emphasized that the procurement process had been approved by the Federal Executive Council under the Restrictive Procurement Act and that all environmental and social impact assessments were completed.

The minister also highlighted challenges related to funding and noted that the project is included in the 2023 supplementary appropriation. Despite these hurdles, Umahi expressed confidence in the project’s completion, outlining initiatives to ensure value for money and improve the quality of work through increased oversight.

In his remarks, Umahi reiterated the government’s focus on completing existing projects rather than initiating new ones, citing the need for effective collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, as well as the private sector, to achieve success in the road sector. He praised President Bola Tinubu’s agenda for infrastructure development, stating that it has the potential to significantly improve Nigeria’s road network and boost economic growth.

As part of the ministry’s plans, Umahi announced that four key projects would receive significant budgetary attention in 2025, to complete and commission them by the President.

Despite the challenges, Umahi remains optimistic, citing the introduction of the second phase of the highway development initiative under a Public-Private Partnership scheme as a sustainable solution for financing road projects in Nigeria.

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