FG Targets 50% Land Titling in 10 Years

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost land titling in Nigeria to 50 percent within the next decade, as part of efforts to unlock the country’s vast economic potential.

Minister Ahmed Dangiwa disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos during a workshop on land titling registration and documentation. He explained that the initiative seeks to modernise land administration and transform land into a viable asset for wealth creation, housing delivery, and inclusive growth — while allowing states to retain full control over land administration.

“Over 97 percent of lands in Nigeria are not formally titled, limiting their use as collateral for loans and their value in property transactions,” Dangiwa noted. He said the programme will enable states to digitise land registries, integrate geographic information systems, and adopt global best practices, citing Lagos State as an example.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the Federal Government’s approach, stressing that “electronic land documentation is the only way forward to reduce physical interference and build a future where land rights are secured.”

Officials from Oyo, Imo, Kogi, Enugu, Kano, Bauchi, Adamawa, Abia, Osun, and Borno states also attended the workshop, expressing readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government to achieve comprehensive land titling across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).