OPENING REMARKS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DR. SHUAIB M.L. BELGORE, NPOM, OON AT THE NATIONAL LANDS REGISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION PROGRAMME HELD ON 19TH MARCH 2025, AT TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL, ABUJA 

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1.0    I am honoured to make opening remarks at this pivotal National Lands Registration and Documentation Programme. This gathering is a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s land administration system, a crucial factor in promoting economic growth, social stability, and national development. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our distinguished guests and stakeholders who have taken the time to be here today. 

2.0   The Theme of this programme speaks directly to one of the most pressing challenges in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector—Land Registration and Documentation more especially, Sub-Saharan African Countries. As we are all aware, land ownership and security of tenure remains fundamental to sustainable urban development, real estate investment, agricultural productivity, and infrastructure development. 

3.0   The National Lands Registration and Documentation Programme is a response to these longstanding challenges. This initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, seeks to advocate for the modernization and streamlining of land registration processes across the country by harmonizing land records, digitizing documentation systems, and enhancing accessibility to land information.

 The key objectives of this programme include: 

i. Ensuring a unified and efficient Land Registration System by working closely with State Governments and Land Actors and Agencies with the view of creating a standardized approach that will reduce duplication, inconsistencies, and bureaucratic bottlenecks. 

ii. Leveraging Technology for land digitization which aims at the transition from manual to digital land records that improves data security, minimize fraudulent activities, and facilitate ease of doing business in the real estate and mortgage sectors in line with global best practices. 

iii. Providing legal certainty and security of tenure to attain proper land documentation. Landowners will have the assurance of legal protection, thereby fostering confidence in land transactions. 

iv. Enhancing investment opportunities in a well-structured land registration system that will unlock potential of land assets, enabling access to credit facilities and boosting investments in housing, agriculture, and infrastructure.

v. Reducing Land Disputes and Promoting Social Stability in a clear, well-documented land titles system to reduce land-related conflicts that have hindered development and economic prosperity in many communities.

 4.0   I am using this medium to laud the significant initiative of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in driving this process. I will also use this opportunity to thank the State Governments, the World Bank, Organizers of this programme and all collaborating institutions for their commitment to addressing this critical issue. The road ahead may be challenging, but with collective efforts, strategic planning, and sustained commitment, we can establish a land registration system we can be proud of. 

5.0  Once again, I warmly welcome you all and look forward to a productive and insightful engagement. 

Thank you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

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The occassion of the inauguration of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development 2025 Procurement Planning Committee (PPP), by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore

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