The Kano State Government has launched a re-certification exercise for all current Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) issued by the state government.
The Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning Alhaji Abduljabbar Mohammad disclosed this while briefing journalist in Kano.
He said the exercise, which was flagged off by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on November 25, 2024, aims to provide an avenue for obtaining land documents affordably and seamlessly.
He said all current C-of-Os will be rendered invalid at the expiration of this exercise on January 31, 2025.
Abduljabbar Mohammad called on all people holding interest in land across the state to immediately proceed to the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning to register their properties.
“The re-certification exercise is part of the state government’s efforts to secure and strengthen land titles in the state. “
He maintained that the Kano State Geographic Information System (KANGIS) has been provided with the latest and state-of-the-art infrastructure to facilitate this process.
The commission noted that benefits of the new system include Accurate and Reliable Records, Eliminating manual processes to minimize errors, manipulation of land files and titles, and delays in processing transactions.
Others are Enhanced Security New certificates designed with advanced security features, making them virtually impossible to forge, Straightforward Land Ownership Verification, Updates and verification of land ownership records made easier.
The Commissioner urged all landowners across Kano State to promptly initiate the re-certification of their titles, emphasizing that this process guarantees accurate, secure, and protected ownership records, safeguarding investments and aspirations of the people.
