Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved the recertification of all Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-Os) across the state in a move aimed at streamlining land ownership records and ensuring compliance with current regulations.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday by Joshua Maaku, Director General of the Taraba Geographic Information Service (TAGIS). According to Maaku, the recertification exercise is part of an effort to update land documentation and enhance transparency in property administration.
He urged all landowners in the state to participate by visiting the TAGIS headquarters—formerly known as the Bureau for Land and Survey—located in Jalingo, the state capital.
The exercise will run for six months, after which late recertification will attract additional charges. Maaku emphasized the importance of adhering to the timeline, warning that failure to comply could result in penalties.
“This is an opportunity for property owners to regularize their land documents in line with the state’s guidelines. We advise everyone to act promptly to avoid unnecessary costs,” he added.
