BY ABAH MARGARET
On Monday the 20th October 2025, Kwara turned the page on manual processing of land matters as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq unveiled an automation system which enables applicants to get titles for their land between two weeks and 30 working days, once all conditions have been met.
Revealing this in a statement on Monday, Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said: “Today marks another bold step in our commitment to innovation, transparency, and efficiency in public service delivery,” the Governor said at the launch of the Kwara State Geographic Land Information Service (KW-GIS)-based digital land information system, in Ilorin.
“For decades, the process of land administration in many states, including Kwara, has been characterized by manual records, inefficiencies, and delays that discourage investors, slow down property transactions, and create room for abuse.
“Our administration made a decision to change that narrative. The KW-GIS Digital Land Information System represented a complete transformation in how land records are managed in Kwara State. It provides a modern, automated, transparent platform that ensures every parcel of land in the state is digitally captured, documented, and easily retrievable.”
He said the new system terminates duplication and loss of land records, shortens processing time for C of O and other land documents, enhances revenue generation, and promotes investor confidence by ensuring the certainty and security of land ownership.
He called the launch a milestone in the state’s ease of doing business reforms, urging all stakeholders to embrace the new system.
The event was attended by top government officials at all levels, lawmakers, traditional rulers, captains of industry, trade unionists and market leaders, among others.
Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC), Dr Hauwa Nuru, said the initiative positions the state as a national leader in several World Bank–supported programmes, including NG-CARES, SABER, and the HOPE Program (HOPE EDU, HOPE PHC, and HOPE GOV).
“This outstanding progress is a testament to Your Excellency’s unwavering commitment to institutional reforms, accountability, and sustainable development,” she said.
Dr Nuru commended members of the Council for their dedication, and the KW-GIS team and consultant and technical partners for working tirelessly to bring the vision to life.the
