Kwara State Goegraphic Information Service (KW-GIS)

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 ...