The Anambra State Ministry of Lands says it has intensified far-reaching reforms in the last three years; strengthening digital systems, tackling land grabbing, and rebuilding public trust in land administration across the state.

During an engagement with the ABS crew in Awka, the Commissioner for Lands, Prof. Offornze Amucheazi, said the ministry has fully upgraded its operations with a digital framework that now drives land allocation, verification and payment, explaining that the shift became necessary to eliminate the delays, manual bottlenecks and unregulated practices that previously hindered service delivery.

Prof. Amucheazi highlighted that the automation of land documentation and the expansion of the Geographic Information System (GIS) have greatly enhanced accuracy, speed and transparency, noting that the GIS unit now offers real-time land mapping and data capture, enabling the ministry to monitor land use, prevent multiple allocations and support modern urban planning.

On the rising concerns of land grabbing in the state, the Commissioner said the ministry has adopted stronger measures to curb illegal land seizures by individuals, groups and community actors, stressing that the government will not tolerate any form of encroachment, just as he assured that every lawful property owner in Anambra is fully protected under the law.

He disclosed that an enforcement team working with security agencies is currently tracking cases of illegal occupation and fraudulent land sales, warning all offenders to desist immediately or face legal consequences.

Prof. Amucheazi also appealed to Ndi Anambra to always follow due process, verify land documents and avoid dealing with unauthorized land agents, and further encouraged residents to use the ministry’s digital platforms and official channels to ensure authenticity and avoid disputes.

The Ministry of Lands reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the reforms in line with Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s vision for a technology-driven, transparent and people-focused land administration system that serves every Anambra resident.