The Enugu State Government has launched a comprehensive land survey digitization project aimed at geo-referencing and updating all registered layouts surveys across the state, a major leap toward modern governance and land reform.
DAILY GAZETTE reports that the initiative, being spearheaded by the office of the Surveyor General, is part of the administration’s Survey Records Modernization Programme.
Professor Victor Chukwuemeka Nnam, a respected fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors and former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in the state, is backing the move.
Prof. Nnam, speaking with journalists in Enugu on Saturday, described the initiative as “a transformative step that will revolutionize land administration in the state and protect the integrity of land ownership for generations to come.”
A public notice obtained by DAILY GAZETTE, which was signed by the state’s Surveyor General, Surv. Justus Chime, states that the project will involve the revalidation and digitization of all layouts registered with the state.
The goal, according to the notice, is to build a robust, verifiable digital land database that ensures accurate ownership records, streamlines documentation, and boosts internally generated revenue.
The Governor Peter Mbah administration has set a compliance deadline of December 31, 2025, after which any layout that has not been revalidated will be stripped of official recognition.
This means affected layouts could lose access to critical public infrastructure, title confirmations and future government engagement.
Prof. Nnam said, “this is not just an administrative formality. It is a legal and strategic necessity for all landowners, developers and professionals in the field. Any plot or layout not captured by this deadline risks falling into administrative limbo.”
He called on all registered land surveyors, traditional leaders, host communities and property developers to immediately engage with the process through the office of the Surveyor General or designated local government survey desks.
“This is a one-time opportunity to safeguard your titles, regularize ownership and align with global best practices in land administration. Enugu is setting a new standard and no one should be left behind,” he added.
