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In a major leap toward modern governance, Kwara State on Monday officially launched a fully digital land administration system designed to process Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) within two to four weeks.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq unveiled the Kwara State Geographic Land Information Service (KW-GIS)–based digital platform in Ilorin, describing it as “a bold step towards innovation, transparency, and efficiency in public service delivery.”
“For decades, land administration in many states, including ours, has been plagued by inefficiencies and manual processes that slowed down transactions and discouraged investment,” the Governor said. “The KW-GIS
Digital Land Information System changes that narrative by offering a modern, automated, and transparent platform where every parcel of land is digitally captured, documented, and easily retrievable.”
According to him, the new system will eliminate duplication and loss of land records, shorten processing time for land documents, boost government revenue, and enhance investor confidence through secure and verifiable land ownership.
AbdulRazaq described the launch as a milestone in Kwara’s ease of doing business reforms, urging residents, investors, and professionals to embrace the new system.
The event, held in Ilorin, was attended by government officials, legislators, traditional rulers, business leaders, trade unionists, and market representatives.
Commissioner for Finance and Chairperson of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, said the initiative places Kwara among the top-performing states in World Bank–supported programmes such as NG-CARES, SABER, and the HOPE Programme.
“This progress reflects the Governor’s commitment to institutional reforms, accountability, and sustainable development,” Dr. Nuru said, commending the project team and partners for their dedication.
Similarly, Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), Mrs. Folashade Omoniyi, said the digital land system bridges “longstanding gaps in documentation and record accuracy” by leveraging technology to deliver transparent land management.
She explained that KW-GIS integrates seamlessly with KW-IRS online payment platforms, allowing investors and citizens to process land titles, building approvals, and payments online—reducing bureaucracy and strengthening public trust.
In addition, the state government has reviewed and harmonized existing land administration laws to align with modern standards, ensuring fairness and efficiency in property rights and investment transactions.
Executive Secretary of KW-GIS, Alhaji Sulyman Abdulkareem, described the launch as a “historic milestone” and revealed that the state government had approved ₦560 million as compensation for land acquired for the Kwara Smart City project.
“Our goal is to fully digitize land records and safeguard them for future generations,” Abdulkareem said.
Project Consultant, Dr. Paul Adepelumi, praised the Governor’s foresight, calling KW-GIS “a revolution that takes land administration from files to digital records, from delay to speed, and from opacity to transparency.”
Project Manager, Engr. Ali Muhammad Kalot, said over 200 KW-GIS staff members have been trained for the new system, adding that more than 1,000 layouts and about 20,000 land plots have already been digitized.
“This project delivers digital parcel mapping, record integration, revenue generation, and secure user access — all aimed at creating a smart, efficient, and transparent land management process,” Kalot noted.
The launch marks another stride in Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration’s ongoing drive for digital transformation and improved governance in Kwara State.
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