Breaking! Enugu State Gov't Re-Opens Activities of Ministry of Land, Continues Digitalisation for Transparency, Overall Improvement

Enugu State Government has announced the resumption of activities for the Ministry of Land and Urban Development, marking a significant step towards enhancing transparency and overall improvement in the state's land administration system. The government's decision to reopen the ministry comes in line with its ongoing efforts to embrace digitalization and modern technology, aiming to streamline processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and foster greater accountability. This move is expected to have a far-reaching impact on land management, urban development, and the overall socio-economic growth of Enugu State.

"PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

ENS/SSG/M.505/XIII/131

July 19, 2023

RE: COMMENCEMENT OF ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF LANDS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Sequel to the earlier directives issued by His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, on the 21st of June 2023 suspending all activities of the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development pending review of its operations, the general public is hereby informed that the suspension has been lifted and operations of the Ministry have now been re-opened. 

The review carried out in the ministry included updates of its security documents, staffing, fees/applicable rates, and a full digitalization project still ongoing. The general public is re-assured of prompt service delivery, transparency and overall  improved experience in dealings with the ministry. 

The public is urged to note that any payment not contained in the new approved schedule of fees should not be made to any member of staff. All official payments must be made into the state internally generated revenue (IGR) account that will be displayed conspicuously in all offices in the ministry. 

Please note that the ministry does not have agents or staff that is assigned to collect cash on its behalf for any reasons whatsoever. ‘Facilitation fees’ are also not encouraged as all transactions will be treated on first come first served basis.

If any of your applications do not receive attention within 5 working days, please escalate to the office of the Senior Special Assistant on Revenue to the Governor for reviews while ensuring that you have submitted all requirements for your application and made all applicable payments to the relevant account. 

For transparency, if anyone has asked you for any facilitation fee or has requested you to pay any fees not contained on the schedule of fees in the past or going forward, please forward evidence of such to  whistleblowing@Enugustate.gov.ng and it will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

Authorization of all Certificates of Occupancies and government allocations still reside with His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, in accordance with the law." 

*Prof. Chidiebere Onyia*

Secretary to the State Government.