By Obinna Ejianya @obinna_ejianya (9News Nigeria)
Center of Excellence, Lagos State has recently introduced an Electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) for individuals interested in purchasing land.
The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed his satisfaction in a press statement released Friday, 26th January 2016 on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account @jidesanwoolu, stating that Lagos State has reached an advanced stage in land documentation and acquisition through the launch of the e-GIS.
The e-GIS portal is a comprehensive digital platform that aims to streamline and transform the process of acquiring, documenting, and verifying land in Lagos. It serves as a one-stop solution, providing access to digitized information about all the lands in the state prior to making a purchase.
Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the e-GIS portal offers the convenience of verifying, searching, and applying for various land titles, including Governor’s Consent, from the comfort of one’s home with just a few clicks. This innovative system has successfully organized and merged all archived land records dating back to the 19th century with existing land titles, ensuring that historical transactional data on every parcel of land in the state’s cadastre is stored and easily accessible.
By implementing the e-GIS, Lagos State aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the land acquisition process. Prospective buyers can now rely on this digital platform to access accurate and up-to-date information before making any land-related transactions. This technological advancement is expected to simplify the overall procedure, ultimately benefiting both individuals seeking land ownership and the state government in ensuring proper documentation and verification.
With the launch of the e-GIS portal, Lagos State demonstrates its commitment to embracing technological solutions that facilitate progress and transparency in various sectors. The introduction of this advanced electronic system marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to revolutionize land acquisition processes, providing a convenient and reliable solution for those interested in purchasing land within Lagos.
The Statement in full as ascertained by 9News Nigeria reads:
“I am pleased to announce that Lagos State has attained the most advanced stage in land documentation and acquisition by launching an electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) which provides digitised access to all data pertaining to the lands in the state before a purchase is facilitated.”
“The e-GIS portal is a one-stop digital platform that sanitises and revolutionises the process of acquiring, documenting, and verifying land in Lagos. With the portal now live, applications for land titles have transitioned from the centuries-old manual paperwork into digital form, eliminating the need for middlemen and the associated costs applicants previously faced.”
“Now, anyone can verify, search, and apply for land titles, including Governor’s Consent, from the comfort of their homes at the click of a computer button. This innovative system has organized all archived land records dating back to the 19th century and merged them with all land titles, storing historical transactional data on every parcel of land in the State’s cadastra.”
“The commitment to creating an enabling environment for Lagosians and investors underscores our dedication to improving service delivery to our citizens. This automated process has transitioned land transactions in the metropolis from manual paper form into a digital format, interpreting them into our Land Registry’s workflow.”
Report by Obinna Ejianya (9News Nigeria)
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