THE ASSESSMENT THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ALLOCATION AND DOCUMENTATION IN (AGIS) ABUJA GEOGRAPHIC & INFORMATION SYSTEM

THE ASSESSMENT THE ADMINISTRATION OF LAND ALLOCATION AND DOCUMENTATION IN (AGIS) ABUJA GEOGRAPHIC & INFORMATION SYSTEM

CHAPTER ONE

1.0     INTRODUCTION

1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Land is a basic resource which is so essential in all forms of human activities as well as the primary factor production. It is resource which forms any economy.

Land acquisition Abuja FCT, one can own a plot of land by direct allocation estate from any of the six area councils or directly from the administration of the (AGIS) Abuja Geographical Information System Alternatively, one could also acquire and by buying from a who has been previously allocation by either the AGIS or a the area councils, or someone who has bought from a directed allocate.

The simplest way of Land acquisition in the FCT is through purchase. Where an individual; or corporate body wants a piece of land for whatever purpose and at a certain size and a location, has the money to pay for it.

Therefore, land acquisition is one of the most lucrative businesses in the capital city and must be handled efficiently to achieve the best result. There are lots of land agents who could help source for an get the desire land documents which could meet the needs of buyer without the influence of a friend, relative or broker who knows nothing about the business. Therefore, the services of a honest land agents or a land surveys is very imperatives in acquiring a landed property in the FCT.

When the document of the land in view are found, it is very important for the buyer to conduct a proper searching for the documents, Search for land documents are done either in the area council that issued the offer letter of allocation of the land is a customary land from six area council search for federal land in the FCDA but now moved to the Abuja Geographic Information system (AGIS).

The agency of the (AGIS) Abuja Geographical Information System on land maters, it is important to know that a land search is being conducted, a certain receipted normally given to the person conducting the search, it is important to offer letter of allocation or the certificate of occupancy (c of o) offered for sale, Again, either a lawyer or a land surveyor of repute could best conduct search for a land that is already certificated is easier. Then a land that has not been processed, as an offer letter of allocation, because of the certificated a lot may behave encumbrances of location problems. A land surveyor will be able to determine the location of plot and if need be establish the beacons and the coordinates.

 1.2    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Despite the efforts of government to ensure proper and efficient management of land in (AGIS) Abuja Geographical Information System. The situation, continue, to deteriorate. This is evidenced by increase causes land litigations as a result of trespassing to another person’s plot, problem arising from illegal acquisition and allocation of land, and security, and control of access to confidential land information valuation, consents, assignments and registration in land related matters, which result double allocated of plot of land to two or more people by land administrations in (AGIS) Geographical Information System.

Therefore, what are the weakness of (AGIS) Abuja Geographical Information System in administration of land allocation and documentation in Abuja?

1.3     AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of this project is to assess the administration of land allocation and documentation in (Ads) Abuja Geographic& Information System with the view to suggesting appropriate strategies for improvement

To achieve this aim the following objectives are to be pursed

1.     To review literature on land administration, allocation and documentation

2.     To assess the system of land data base in (AGIS).

3.     To assess the system of land allocation documentation in (AGIS).

4.     To recommend solution for improvement.

1.4     RESEARCH QUESTION

1.     What related literatures are there available on land administration, allocation and documentation?

2.     Is there any government policy governing the administration of land?

3.     What system of land documentation is practice in AGIS?

4.     Is there problems associated with and allocation in AGIS?

5.     What is the way out?

1.5     SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study is very significant as it forms part of the prerequisites to be fulfilled for the award of higher national diploma in estate management. It is also to enlighten the land speculation and owner on how to go about documenting their lands papers. The way out of the problems of poor documentation and management of land as proffered in this work will help the staff of AGIS in their quest to ensure proper and efficient management of land in Abuja.

This work will also serve as a reference to students and interested professionals carrying out further research on the topic related to this.

1.6     SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of this research is restricted to (AGIS) Abuja Geographical Information System in Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

1.7     DEFINITION OF OPERATION TERM

• ASSESSMENT: According to oxford advance leaner dictionary assessment means an opinion or judgment about that has been thought about very carefully.
• ADMINISTRATION: According to oxford advance learner dictionary defined administration as the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution.
• LAND: According to oxford advance Learner dictionary land is the solid portion of the earth surface were natural and man – made resource are found and human bein exercised their right privilege or benefit and easement.
• ALLOCATION: According to oxford advance learner dictionary allocation is an space or amount of money that is given for particular purpose available resources to various uses in the context of an entire portion Of the earth’s.
• DOCUMENTATION: According to oxford advance learner dictionary documentation is a set of documents provided on paper or online, or a digital or analog medial.

1.8     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY AND HISTORY

Garki and Maitama are located in federal capital territory (FCT) Abuja which is known to be the federal capital city of Nigeria. Abuja is one of the most significant developments which have been undertaken by the federal government.

Lagos used to be the former federal and state capital respectively. But due to the continues increase in population in the city and its antecedent urban problems it was realized that the continued retention of Lagos e.g. federal capital become impracticable, especially with its intractable traffic, poor housing and sanitation problem.

Attempt by various government to solve this problem have been met with little or no success. The only variable but rather expensive option has been the building of a new capital as an alternative to the journey to relocate the capital of the federal republic of Nigeria in august, 1975 during General Murtala Ramat Muhammad regime. As an attempt to solve the problem once and for all the General Murtala Muhammad inaugurated a panel on 9th of august, 1975 and the chairmanship of, retired late honorable Justice AkintalaAguda to examine the desirability or otherwise dual role of Lagos as a state and federal capital.

The panel was also empowered to recommend a suitable alternative should it determine the federal capital territory it Abuja was adopted and accepted. Nigeria has taken to this direction by embarking on the development of Abuja as symbol of unite to meet the aspiration of Nigeria.

In 1976, the (ADS) Abuja Geographical Information System was established and changed the responsibility of planning and envelopment of Abuja following the acceptance of the Justice AkinolaAguda’s report by the then Federal Military Government.

Garki and Maitama districts cannot be discussed without cross- reference to the concept the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Abuja itself in 1984; Abuja municipal Are Council was created.

It was formed as a result of the merger of the former three (3) (administrative units of Bwari, Karshi and municipal development Area) which are Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, Wuse and Central Area, popular towns and villages in AMAC are often referred to as satellite towns. This include KUJE, Bwari, Karshi, Nyanya, Gwagwalada, Karmo, KadoUshafa, etc which embarking on the development of Abuja as symbol of unit to meet the aspiration of Nigeria.

Federal Capital Development Authority and Abuja Geographic in format system prescribed application form to take over land assessment of land Administration in FCT Abuja.

1.8.1 GEOGRAPHY

The federal capital territory is located in the geographical centre of the nation. It lies between latitude 725°N – 920°N and longitude. 6456-7396. It occupies an area of 8000 square kilometer. It is bounded to the north by Kaduna state to the east and south by Nasarawa state and to the southwest by kogi state and was by Niger state

1.8.2  POPULATION

As of the 2006 census, the federal capital territory has a population of about 778,567. It is pertinent to point that the population arrived at after the census is fairly the actual figure, since the population has increased due to rapid movement of people from Lagos and other parts of the country to Abuja (FCT).

The people of the federal capital territory can be classified into two: the original inhabitants, which are the Gbagyis, other settlers include Nigerians from across the nation geo -ethnic groups, immigrants from different parts of the country into the territory since 1980 is expected to have positive impact on the culture, occupation, structure and general life style of the people in the years ahead. There are many Hotels and tourist areas within and outside the City Center, such as, Sheraton Hotel, Zuma Rock, IBB international Gulf, course, Abuja Amusement parks, there are also health centers in deferent parts of the territory as well as shopping centers too, at night; the streetlights bring out the beauty and landscaping of the city.

1.8.3 ECONOMY

The federal capital territory, like most parts of the country is rich in both human and mineral resource. An appreciable variety of solid mineral exist in the territory, most of which are fully exploited. These include marble, in deposit, lead, rock etc.

The agricultural potentials of the territory is considered as an opportunity to invest in the small scale agro — allied industries shopping centers are also provided for the entire inhabitants to meet and patronize their needs, such centers include A real shopping center, UTC and loments store, Wuse shopping center neighborhood center, etc.

 1.8.4 POLITICAL ADMINISTRATION

For smooth administration and management purpose, there are two agencies in the territory viz: The ministry of federal capital territory (MFCT) and federal capital development authority (FCDA) are both headed by the minister of federal capital territory. These agencies have various departments, each headed by a director for efficient and effective administration. MFCT the departments include education, local government, land administration, corporate affairs and finance department.

While the FCDA is responsible for the planning, design and development of the territory, it has the following department: engineering section, public work, planning and survey, health, social services and facilities.

The federal capital territory FCT has six (6) area councils, each controlled and administered by a chairman. The area councils are:

Abuja municipal are council (AMAC) Gwagwalada area council and Abaji area council, the towns and village wards are headed by traditional rulers as recognized by the government. They include the one of Abaji, Gomo of KUJE, Aguma of GwagwaladaAgabe of ugbuda, Sarkinkwali, Etsu of Gartal etc.