By David Adeoye

Ibadan

The Oyo State government has officially launched the Digital Land Survey Plan Registry to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in land administration.

The State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Akin-Funmilayo Williams, performed the launching at the Office of Surveyor-General, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Williams said the event marks a significant step towards modernising the state’s land management system and improving access to survey records and related services.

He said that the Land Survey Plan Registry was an innovative platform designed to modernise the registration, management, verification, and spatial analysis of survey plans.

The commissioner, who spoke through the state Surveyor-General, Adesoji Adeoye, described the registry as a landmark initiative that reinforces its commitment to digital transformation, transparency, and efficient land administration across the state.

He said that digitising Land Survey Plan Registry would provide faster, secure, and reliable services to licensed surveyors, land professionals, investors, government agencies, and the general public.

Williams said the initiative reflects the Seyi Makinde administration’s commitment to digital transformation and efficient service delivery in land management.

“It will also support evidence-based planning and sustainable development by giving stakeholders access to accurate and reliable geospatial data.”

The commissioner also announced the commencement of training for 40 personnel, who would be offered temporary employment to operate and manage the registry effectively. (www.primerisenews.ng)