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KWGIS: PEGDES SUPPORT TO PUBLIC COMPLAINT COMMISSION (PPC)*

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*KWGIS: PEGDES SUPPORT TO PUBLIC COMPLAINT COMMISSION (PPC)* The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service,  ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman has pledged the support of his Agency to the Public Complaints Commission (PPC) to further strengthen their presence in the State.  The Chairman stated this during a courtesy visit by the Commission to his office today. Sulyman described the visit as timely and assured the commission of his readiness to give full support and maximum cooperation needed in achieving set objectives.  He added that a robust relationship and synergy had existed between the two Agencies since the inception of the Commission in Kwara. He said the request to give the necessary support in the rebuilding of the Commission's office would be worked on but urged them to submit the plan for the proposed office design for necessary action and approval. Earlier, the  Commissioner for the Commission, Barrister Olarewaju ...
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KWGIS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PARTNER NIOB ON SAFE BUILDING*

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*KWGIS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PARTNER NIOB ON SAFE BUILDING* The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman has stated the readiness of the Agency to partner with the  Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Kwara State Chapter, to ensure adherence to best global practices in the building sector. He described NIOB as the only training and professional body for builders in Nigeria, recognised by the regulatory body, the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) The KWGIS Boss, while admitting that advocacies are pivotal to the success of the Institute, urged them to engage in more sensitization and  ensure appropriate sanctions for all unregistered builders in order to guard against building collapse.  The Chairman informed  that they are free to forward whatever interests or requests they have to his office for further action and onwards transmission to  Governor AbdulRahm...
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KW-GIS PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NIS*

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*KW-GIS PLEDGES SUPPORT TO NIS* The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State  Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman has pledged its continuous support to the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).  Sulyman gave the assurance while receiving the State Comptroller of the Immigration Service,  Mrs Abolupe Bewaji, and her entourage who paid him a courtesy call. The Chairman, appreciated the mutual working relationship between the State Government and the  Command in securing the borders, assuring that the Agency would not renege in its support and assistance to ease its operations in the State. He promised that the Agency would look into the requests made by the Command to enhance efficient service delivery. The State Comptroller of the NIS, in her address, pleaded that the State Government should urgently consider their request to acquire the land directly behind the Command, for further expansion of t...
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Land Administration: KW-GIS to Collaborate with NBA*

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*Land Administration: KW-GIS to Collaborate with NBA* In a bid to ensure a litigation-free environment across the State, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman has assured the State Chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of a purpose-driven collaboration towards achieving a robust synergy for the benefit of the State. The Chairman disclosed this during the week when the NBA paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Ilorin. According to him, "we are partners in progress, and working towards the same goals and objectives. We are fully aware of your clean Kwara exercise, and we are ready to collaborate with you in this regard for the progress of all and sundry", he stated Sulyman, who expressed the support of KWGIS to the Association, especially with the Agency's full automation, reiterated the importance of professional input in land transactions to ensure that land registratio...
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ALL DEVELOPMENT MUST SEEK, GET APPROVAL: KWGIS

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All devt projects must seek, get approval: KWGIS ▪︎ Says no approval sought or secured by Fed Ministry of Agric for Pavilion yet ▪︎ Cites stoppage of several projects Kwara State Geographic Information Services (KWGIS) has said that anyone developing a project in the state ought to seek and secure appropriate land use approvals as stipulated under the law.  KWGIS said it has been running different enlightenment campaigns on the radio in this regard.  "This is a basic thing. Where people or agency of government overlook or neglect such basic requirements of physical development law, we have a duty to not just stop them but to also impose appropriate fines," KWGIS Executive Chairman ESV. ABDULKAREEM BABATUNDE SULYMAN said in a statement on Saturday. "The Pavilion is an urban development project under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. It is a new construction. As such, appropriate approvals ought to be sought and secured before anything is done. All government projects, ...
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KWSG FLAGS-OFF COMPENSATION ON LANDS ACQUIRED

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KWSG FLAGS-OFF  COMPENSATION ON LANDS ACQUIRED The Kwara State Government has flagged up the compensation over the Lands acquisition of 2100ha for extension of the Industrial Park started in late 2023. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographic Information Service KWGIS ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, who did flag off today at the Premises of the Agency. He said, the acquisition of 2100ha for extensions of the industrial park, located off old Ogbomosho road which covers over 15 communities in ASA Local Government Areas of the State and started since  late year 2023. Sulyman said the land acquired is an addition to the earlier 650Ha acquired for the same purpose,  which development has commenced.  He commended the State Government under the leadership of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in line with his developmental strides,  has approved the release of over 500milion naira to settle all affected claims, improvement and interest for over one tho...
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KWGIS PROCESSES 334 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY, READY FOR COLLECTION

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*KWGIS PROCESSES 334 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY, READY FOR COLLECTION *  The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS) ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has disclosed that 178 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) have been processed and duly signed by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for collection. The Chairman made this disclosure while giving an account of the Agency's stewardship at the last quarterly inter- ministerial press briefing, organised by the Ministry of Communications. ESV. Sulyman said, the Agency has processed a total number of 156 in the second quarter, and 178 in the last quarter of 2024, making a total of 334 certificates of occupancy duly processed to the final stage and ready for collection. Esv. Sulyman, said the Agency was able to achieve this feat as a result of the transition to automation system embarked upon by the present administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in ensuring proper administration and manag...
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