Kwara State Goegraphic Information Service (KW-GIS)

*KWGIS PROCESSES 354 "CHARTING FOR CONFIRMATION PAPERS" IN Q1 2025 -Sulyman* The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has disclosed that 354 "Charting for Confirmation Papers" were processed at the Directorate of Survey, Office of the Surveyor General for applicants to check their land statuses relating to land location, size and validity of survey plans before getting their rights of occupancy or certificates of occupancy in the first quarter of 2025.  The Chairman made this disclosure while giving an account of the Agency's stewardship at the first quarter inter- ministerial press briefing, organised by the Ministry of Communications today in Ilorin. ESV Sulyman said the Agency was able to process a total number of 354 "Charting for Confirmation" in the first quarter, and 247 Certificates of Occupancy, fully processed to the final stage and awaiting the Governor...

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has disclosed that 354 "Charting for Confirmation exercises" were carried out at the Directorate of Survey, Office of the Surveyor General for applicants to check their land statuses relating to land location, size and validity of survey plans before processing their rights of occupancy or certificates of occupancy in the first quarter of 2025.  The Chairman made this disclosure while giving an account of the Agency's stewardship at the first quarter inter- ministerial press briefing, organised by the Ministry Communications today in Ilorin. ESV Sulyman said the Agency was able to process a total number of 354 "Charting for Confirmation" in the first quarter, and 247 Certificates of Occupancy, fully processed to the final stage and awaiting the Governor's approval.  Esv Sulyman, said the Agency was able to achieve this feat as a r...

*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 ...

*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...

*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...

*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...

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, ...

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...

*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...

The Kwara State Government is poised to partner with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Kwara Chapter, with the aim of preventing members from contravening the set standards of building construction to avoid collapse of buildings in the State. The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman said this in Ilorin while playing host to the Chairman and members of REDAN in his GRA office in Ilorin, the State Capital. According to Sulyman, the contraventions include; non compliance to government approved plans, encroachment on service areas reserved for infrastructure and selling of lands not properly registered, among others.  "In view of this, the Agency will be ready to collaborate with any association willing to contribute to the development plan of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. We are, therefore, partners in progress at providing housing units to the people of Kwara State," he said. Sulyman, t...

The Kwara State Government has assured the Nigeria Institute of Surveyors and other land related associations of its readiness to partner with them for ease of doing business in the State.  The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, Esv Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman gave the assurance in Ilorin while receiving the Nigeria Institute of Surveyors (NIS) and Private Practicing Surveyors of Nigeria (APPSN) in his  office.  Esv Sulyman noted that  the Agency is very much ready to partner with any association willing to cooperate and support the policy thrust of the State Government in making life meaningful for all Kwarans. He advised that professionals handling land administration in the State should be duly consulted in matters relating to surveying, adding that non adherence to the ethics of the profession will affect the operations of the Agency and might lead to court injunctions. Suleiman, therefore, urged the associations t...

*KWGIS PROCESSES 156 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY, READY FOR COLLECTION*  The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service KWGIS, ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has disclosed that 156 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) have been processed and duly signed by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for collection within the third quarter of the year. The  Chairman made this disclosure while giving an account of the Agency's stewardship at the quarterly inter- ministerial press briefing, organised by the Ministry Communications. ESV Sulyman said, the Agency was able to achieve this feat as a result of the efforts of the present administration in ensuring proper administration and management of land and building matters in the State.  He noted that the success of the Agency is tied to the visionary leadership of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in making sure that developmental activities in the State are in line with the State Master plan in order to pro...

The Kwara State Government has compensated customary land owners for the hectares of land acquired for livestock project phase one in Malete/Ipaye District in Moro Local Government Area of the State. Speaking at an event to compensate the land owners today,  the Executive Chairman of the State Geographic Information Service, ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman disclosed that 3000 hectares of land had been acquired from Jehunkunu and Belko families respectively at Malete/Ipaye District, Moro Local Government Area where the livestock project would be sited. According to him, the purpose of the project was to enhance and boost agricultural and economic activities in the State, adding that the lands acquired were willingly released by the owners through compensation for the development of the State.  The Chairman therefore, noted that the acquisition of the lands for livestock project was a positive step indicating the determination of the present administrat...

In its bid to ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment across the State, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman has assured the  Kwara State Commissioner for Environment of a purpose driven collaboration towards achieving a cleaner State. The Executive Chairman, disclosed this today, when the Commissioner, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge paid a courtesy visit to the Lands Administration headquarters 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 all MDAs working towards achieving the objectives of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in his developmental strides and efforts towards a cleaner Kwara". He expressed the support of KWGIS to the Ministry, especially now that the State has commenced the Federal Government's policy on the removal of shops ...

In preparation ahead of the Ilorin Smart City Project ground breaking, the Kwara State Government  has continued to engage affected communities, in marathon meetings with different stakeholders in Ilorin South and Ilorin East Local Government Areas for the acquisition of 20,065-hectare of land, for the project.  The Executive Chairman Kwara State Geographic Information System (KW-GIS, Esv Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman disclosed this of recent, when he led government team to Akanbi Wards I & II where they met community Leaders, to seek their supports on the massive developmental project. The Chairman, who was represented by the Head of Acquisition Unit of the Agency, Mallam Nuhu Yusuf, further affirmed that, "Government will attend to all legitimate claims by the people of the affected areas. The plan is not to displace people from their ancestral lands, as rumored in some quarters, but will rather accommodate everyone within the larger plan of the project." ES...

 Kwara State Government has been commended for the procurement of state of the art digital surveying equipment, for the Office of the Surveyor General of the State. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS), ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, gave this commendation, during the presentation of the ultra modern Survey Equipment, to the State Surveyor General, Surv. Ibrahim Mohammed Alhaji in his office, along Commissioners' Lodge Way, llorin, the State Capital. According to the Agency Chairman, "the State Government has spent huge sums of money in acquiring the  equipment. Therefore, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has fully changed the face of KW-GIS, particularly Office of the Surveyor General. In view of this, I urge the management and staff of Surveyor General's office, to make effective use of the new equipment, for the good of the state.’’ In his response, the State Surveyor General, Surv. Ibrahim Mohammed Alhaji noted with...

 Kwara State Government has been commended for the procurement of state of the art digital surveying equipment, for the Office of the Surveyor General of the State. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS), ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, gave this commendation, during the presentation of the ultra modern Survey Equipment, to the State Surveyor General, Surv. Ibrahim Mohammed Alhaji in his office, along Commissioners' Lodge Way, llorin, the State Capital. According to the Agency Chairman, "the State Government has spent huge sums of money in acquiring the  equipment. Therefore, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has fully changed the face of KW-GIS, particularly Office of the Surveyor General. In view of this, I urge the management and staff of Surveyor General's office, to make effective use of the new equipment, for the good of the state.’’ In his response, the State Surveyor General, Surv. Ibrahim Mohammed Alhaji noted with...

The Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment at ensuring that, no building is attached to office environments, with the aim of maintaining government set backs, within and outside the state Capital. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS, ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman made this known during the week while demolishing illegal structure, on the road setback of the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Ilorin, the State Capital. The Chairman who was represented by the acting Director of Physical Planning Authority and Development Control of the Agency, TPL. Abdulsalam Abdulakeem affirmed that the building was illegal and owned by unknown developer, who thought he could take the office for granted, by erecting such an eyesore on government setback, of the Ministry. ESV. Sulyman said the unknown developer flouted the extant laws of Physical Planning Authority, hence, he would face appropriate s...

*GOV'T ACQUIRES 20,065 HECTARES OF LAND, FOR SMART CITY PROJECT* Following stakeholders engagement meeting on land acquisition, the Kwara State Government has acquire land in both Ilorin East and Ilorin South Local Government Areas of Kwara State, for the purpose of citing the New  Ilorin SmartCity Estate, in the best interest of kwarans and the entire Nation. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS), ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman stated this of recent, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Zulu Gambari (CON), in his palace, in Ilorin, the State Capital. The Chairman, commended the royal father for his fatherly roles at piloting the affairs of the Ilorin metropolis and environs, adding that motives behind the visit was to intimate the Royal Father of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's quest for the acquisition of about 20,065 hectares of land, in both Ilorin East and South Local Government Area...

The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS), has served contravention notice to an illegal building owner, at Alawo junction, Akerebiata, Ilorin East Local Government Area, even as it reiterated government's commitment to sanitizing built environment, to ensure that the set standard of building construction across the state is maintained, for the safety of mankind. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographic Information Service, ESV.Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman disclosed this over the weekend when the officials of the Directorate of Physical Planning  And Development Control served a contravention notice, to an illegal building owner, at Alawo junction construction site, via Baba Soldier street, in Ilorin, the State Capital. The Executive Chairman who was represented at the construction site by TPL. Abdulsalam AbdulAkeem, expressed government's displeasure at the way and manner building regulation was flouted with irregularities, such as building on c...