ANAMBRA GOVT INTENSIFIES LAND ADMINISTRATION REFORMS, TRAINS STAFF ON TRANSPARENCY, DIGITAL SYSTEMS

By Josephine Okeke
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‎The Anambra State Government says it is ramping up efforts to modernize land administration in the state through reforms focused on transparency, accountability, and digital transformation.
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‎The Head of Service, Barr. Ngozi Iwouno, disclosed this on Monday during a one-day training for staff of the Ministry of Lands, at the Anambra Country Club, Awka.
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‎Declaring the programme open, Barr. Iwouno said land administration remains a key driver of economic growth, social stability, infrastructure development, urban planning, investment, and good governance worldwide. She noted that the Chukwuma Soludo-led administration is prioritizing reforms that will make land processes more transparent, accountable, and business-friendly while improving service delivery to citizens.
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‎In her words, “The strength of any land administration system reflects the efficiency and integrity of its public institutions” and charged staff to be diligent, ethical, accountable, responsive to citizens, and proactive in service delivery.
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‎In his contribution, the Commissioner for Lands, Prof. Offornze Dike Amucheazi, reaffirmed Gov. Soludo’s commitment to building an effective land administration system where investors feel safe and confident. He said more capacity-building trainings are planned and pledged to reward excellence and hard work in the ministry.
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‎Also speaking, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Chijioke Ojukwu, urged staff to see themselves as trustees of the state’s land and to always follow due process in their duties.
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‎The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Mrs. Nkeiru Mokwe, said the training was designed to equip participants with new knowledge to sustain and build on the progress already made in land administration.
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‎Earlier in the programme, guest speaker Mr. Praise Fowowe, who delivered a lecture on the theme “Institutionalizing Excellence in Land Administration: Building a Culture of Commitment, Ethics and Proactive Service,” underscored the critical role of land administration in shaping investment flows, ensuring public security, sustaining family stability, driving economic development, protecting inheritance rights, promoting social cohesion, and safeguarding public health.
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‎He urged participants to uphold diligence and integrity, cautioning against negligence, unwarranted delays, abuse of office, and acts of sabotage. He further charged them to entrench accountability and adopt a proactive approach to service delivery in the performance of their duties.
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‎Josephine is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
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