Bawumia moves to digitize land records with new state-of-the-art Lands Commission Office
Ghana's Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the importance of efficient land administration for the country's economic growth and social development.
Speaking at the opening of the new Lands Commission Head Office in Accra, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the challenges posed by the current manual system, including congestion and reliance on physical records.
The new office building is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and marks a significant step towards creating a more efficient and transparent land administration system.
According to him,the government's goal is to build a robust land administration system, focusing on modern infrastructure, digitalization, and automation of business processes.
“The Commission is heavily dependent on manual records, the movement of files across offices, some of which you have to cross the road to the other side. I remember saying we cannot move forward if we do not tackle these challenges. In my encounter with the media, I expressed the government’s commitment to see to the completion of the new head office complex of the Lands Commission.
“As part of the measures to deal with the challenges the Commission was facing, I’m happy that we have delivered on this promise…That’s why building a robust land administration must be a priority for all. In the last 8 years, the government has been working to build a robust land administration anchored on three pillars-modern office infrastructure, digitalisation, and automation of business processes.
“The completion of this new head office building which is equipped with a state-of-the-art facility is geared towards the first pillar of a robust land administration and demonstrates the government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for effective land management.
“This modern facility is not just a structure, it represents a significant step in our collective mission to build a more efficient, transparent and customer-centred land administration system in Ghana.”
The Lands Commission is responsible for managing public lands, advising on land use policy, and regulating survey and mapping activities.
The commission's new head office is expected to improve its services, including land registration, valuation, and dispute resolution.
Source: Lead News Online
