Oyo launches digital land registry to boost transparency

The Oyo State Government on Thursday officially launched the Digital Land Survey Plan Registry to enhance transparency, efficiency and accountability in land administration, marking a significant step towards modernising the state’s land management system and improving access to survey records and related services.

The state Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, speaking during the launch at the Office of the Surveyor-General, Secretariat, Ibadan, said the registry is an innovative platform designed to modernise the registration, management, verification and spatial analysis of survey plans.

Akin-Funmilayo, who was represented by the state Surveyor-General, Adesoji Adeoye, said the initiative reinforces the state’s commitment to digital transformation, transparency and efficient land administration.

He maintained that digitising the registry would provide faster, more secure, and more reliable services to licensed surveyors, land professionals, investors, government agencies, and the general public.

The commissioner commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his leadership and commitment to leveraging technology to improve governance and public service delivery.

He said, “Governor Makinde’s administration has been instrumental in bringing this transformative initiative to fruition. The DLSPR represents a major milestone in strengthening the integrity of land records, improving service delivery, reducing processing times, and enhancing public confidence in Oyo’s land administration system.

“It also supports evidence-based planning and sustainable development by providing improved access to accurate and reliable geospatial information. As part of the implementation process, the training of 40 personnel commenced today (Thursday) to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required for the effective operation and management of the DLSPR.”

Akin-Funmilayo confirmed that the digital platform and training programme were sponsored by the state government through a Public-Private Partnership between the Oyo State Government and Private Networks Nigeria Limited.

He explained that, “Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be offered temporary employment opportunities to support the deployment and operation of the DLSPR.”

He also appreciated the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, for its support and technical contributions to the successful implementation of the initiative.