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from my own experience and discussion with other prospective property owners, i got to understand that the major problem with landed property acquisition is that many people do not know the right channel of property investigation or proper documentation. Thus, they rely solely on agents who most times turn out to be crooked. Earlier this may, i paid 250K to a woman at Kubwa, Abuja to help with genuine building approval for my project. She gave me a FCDA stamped approval only for FCDA officials to discredit the approval and now, my property is marked for demolition.

As we know that in Nigeria, most especially with government establishments, information on processes or procedure is very hard to come by. Most times, we learn in the hard way. This is why i have created an online community to help one another on information to guide prospective property buyers on valid processes. Also, as processes differ by region, we need professionals and experienced people to contribute on familiar location to make it easy for information seeker to navigate to appropriate and relevant sections.
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from our personal experiences, we have learnt the right channel (hard ways). But we can help others not to fall victim of first timer by making information available for prospective property buyers. Many people have the right info but no avenue to share. I believe this will help alot of newbies and frustrate scammers.

from my own experience and discussion with other prospective property owners, i got to understand that the major problem with landed property acquisition is that many people do not know the right channel of property investigation or proper documentation. Thus, they rely solely on agents who most times turn out to be crooked. Earlier this may, i paid 250K to a woman at Kubwa, Abuja to help with genuine building approval for my project. She gave me a FCDA stamped approval only for FCDA officials to discredit the approval and now, my property is marked for demolition.

As we know that in Nigeria, most especially with government establishments, information on processes or procedure is very hard to come by. Most times, we learn in the hard way. This is why i have created an online community to help one another on information to guide prospective property buyers on valid processes. Also, as processes differ by region, we need professionals and experienced people to contribute on familiar location to make it easy for information seeker to navigate to appropriate and relevant sections.
http://www.naijalandproperties.com/community/

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FCT MINISTER DIRECTS DEVELOPMENT CONTROL DEPARTMENT TO TAKE FULL CHARGE OF BUILDINGS APPROVAL AND SUPERVISION IN FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has directed the Development Control Department of the FCT Administration to take full responsibility for building plan approvals and construction supervision in the Territory in accordance with extant regulations.
The Minister gave this directive in reaction to the unfortunate incident of building collapse on Monday at Gwarinpa. He reminded the Department that in line with the provisions of Section 7, Sub-section 1-3 of the FCT Act of 1976 and Part II, Section 27-41 of the Nigeria Urban & Regional Planning Law of 1992 amended in 1999, no person or body is authorized to carry out any development within the FCT without the written approval of the FCT Department of Development Control.
Malam Bello also directed the Department to ensure that the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), that approved and was supervising the collapsed building, and other stakeholders in mass housing development subsector in the FCT to henceforth adhere strictly to all regulations on property development in the Territory. He said further that the FCT Administration will no longer ignore the construction of buildings on flood plains and will take necessary measures to correct the anomalies.
While sympathizing with the victims of the incident, the Minister said that human lives often lost in the process of building collapse can be avoided if simple urban and regional regulations were sternly followed. He emphasized that his Administration would not fold its arms to watch the wanton waste of lives; stressing that human life is sacred and must be protected.

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On the issue of investigating property before buying, One point is to investigate, another point is to investigate rightly. One thing i have realized from many people that i had spoken with, the lack of adequate knowledge on the right channel of investigation is the major problem. Information is not rightfully available at the needed time. Most times, it comes after the deed has been done.

This is why i am calling on all experienced people and professionals to assist by forming a community to help one another. I have created http://www.naijalandproperties.com/community/ in order to help potential property buyers from falling victim to problematic properties thus losing hard earned money coupled with unimaginable stress, this site has been put together to gather information from community of professionals and make it available for individuals to make an informed decision and to be aware of available options.

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@ OP, good done.
This topic can not be over-emphasized. Most especially, if you have fallen victim once, you will understand this point. I fell victim once and this was what prompted to creating a site ( http://www.naijalandproperties.com/community/ ) to document procedures on land acqusition, documentations per region/locality and other relevant topics in order to help potential property buyers from falling victim to problematic properties thus losing hard earned money coupled with unimaginable stress, this site has been put together to gather information from community of professionals and make it available for individuals to make an informed decision and to be aware of available options.


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Good one @ OP.
This is one of the main i reasons i created my site ( http://www.naijalandproperties.com/community/ ) to gather relevant information from experienced people and professionals and make it available for individuals to make an informed decision and to be aware of available options from the process of sighting a land to be bought to moving into your apartment or renting it out.
Every one of desire to have landed properties with peace of mind. This can be made by making key information available at the right time to prospective property owners. Issues from land acquisition, documentation, approvals, structures and many more can be avoided.



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I have spent heavily on my building project and now its time to make her beautiful, i'm thinking, what type of paint do i go for to appreciate all i have invested in building? So many things are coming to mind. Do i just want to wear her a cloth to cover her unclothedness? Whats the whole idea of painting? Do i just leave her as she is unappreciated? Whats impression do i want to have each time i see her? Do i like her hot/simple/cute/classy/to be admired by all/ do i just want her irrespective of how she looks?
This is where your choice of paint and product sets in.
The importance of using a good and quality paint cannot be overemphasized.
Being pennywise means buying that paint that gives you assurance of the following

1. High spreading rate: A good and quality paint has a very good coverage even after thinning thereby saving time, money and extra coats.
2. Excellent opacity: This simply means hiding power provided your walls are well screeded.
3. Smootheness: You have a smooth and perfect finish that makes you love her like a new bride.
4. Ambience: The way you dress is the way you will be addressed and you are happy to be associated with her.
5. Satisfaction: You are happy.

Lest i forget, always make use of a professional painter. They apply the product in the most appropriate way.
If you kmow what you want just go for it but if confused, always try to get requisite knowledge so as not to be misguided.
Products like; Dulux
Berger
Sherwin williams
Sandtex and crown
Meyer etc
When you make her beautiful,Kings and Queens will come looking.

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WHY FCTA CHANGED APPROACH TO DEMOLITION OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES – MINISTER
WANTS RIGHTS COMMISSION TO ENLIGHTEN ABUJA RESIDENTS;

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has said that the FCT Administration has adopted new approach in the removal of illegal structures in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to give the exercise a human face.
The Minister stated this while receiving a delegation from the National Human Rights Commission, led by its Executive Secretary, Professor Bem Angwe, that paid him a working visit in his office at Area 11, Garki I District, Abuja.
Malam Bello explained that the FCT Administration abandoned its previous style of demolishing illegal structures in the FCT to enable affected residents salvage any useful material in the process.
He remarked that the owners of such property are dully carried along in the process and allowing them to carry out the exercise to enable them retrieve some useful material that can be taken away, thereby reducing the pains.
The Minister noted that the approach has really paid off because it has encouraged understanding and reduced lots of friction.
Malam Bello thus, appreciated the role the National Human Rights Commission played for the FCT Administration to adopt the new procedure.
The Minister described the Commission as reputable organization because the institution tells people when they are wrong; irrespective of whom they are.
He further described the Human Rights Commission as an institution of government that gives hope to the people that whatever happens, they have recourse and their voice will be heard.
The Minister recalled an incident where the FCT Development Control Department was dragged to the Commission in the course of enforcing Development Control laws, and the Commission agreed that although the Department was on the right side of the law, it needed to apply more human face and make sure Nigerians appreciate why they are taking those actions.
His words: “That for me was an eye opener and since then, I have insisted that whatever we do, it’s very important that we do a lot of advocacy and explanation to the people. Even if there is going to be demolition or relocation of people, there is a clear instruction now that no more destruction; give people reasonable time and notice and also encourage them to do the dismantling by themselves. That way, you reduce tension and more importantly, you allow them to salvage what has economic value...

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lot of land (approx 600 sqr mtr) for sale at Chikakore layout, Kubwa abuja with R of O, TDP and AGIS recertified copy. Interested buyers should contact at "sgnetglobal@gmail.com" for discussion and provision of documents for proper verification.

Asking price is 3 million Naira.

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Plot of land (approx 600 sqr mtr) for sale at Chikakore layout, Kubwa abuja with R of O, TDP and AGIS recertified copy. Interested buyers should contact at "sgnetglobal@gmail.com" for discussion and provision of documents for proper verification.

Asking price is 3 million Naira.

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Applying for Planning Permission in Port-Harcourt;
All developers wishing to commence development of plots, temporary or permanent, within the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority Area shall apply on prescribed application forms obtainable upon payment of the relevant fees from the Authority. Steps Towards Obtaining Permission are as follows:-

STEP ONE: Outline Planning Application (OPA)
This is an application to seek planning permission in principle, before going to the extent of preparing detailed drawings. An application for 'outline' planning permission is submitted to ascertain whether the development is acceptable in principle. This application is relevant where the erection of a building is proposed.
It is therefore a planning permission for the erection of a building subject to a condition(s) requiring the subsequent approval of the Authority.

Some of the matters considered in Outline Planning Application are:

Siting
Design
External appearance
Means of access
Landscaping

STEP TWO: Full Planning Permission
Full Planning Application (FPA)
This is an application with detailed drawing and information necessary to enable the Authority reach its decision. This does not, however preclude the Authority from asking for such further information as it considers necessary.
The application will include:

The relevant application forms
The site plan, detailed building plans, engineering drawings.
Drawings and information in such number as the Authority may require as stated in its notes for applicants.
The appropriate fee.
The Authority may, in certain circumstances, require an Environmental Impact Assessment and Health Safety and Environment Policy Reports.
Applicants are advised to refer to Development Application Check list.
Processing of applications are carried out by various departments/units within the Authority; i.e. Planning, Health, Survey, Engineering, and Inspectorate.
Development approval may be granted with or without conditions or refused.

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Fresh Land Application Procedures
1. Download and complete the fresh land application form attached below;

New Application Individual

New Application Organization

2. Take the completed form along with photocopies of all required documents to AGIS fresh application desk, after making the required payment at any of the following banks

List of banks;
-Aso savings and loans
-Fidelity bank
-First bank
-Guaranty trust bank (gtbank)
-Eco bank
-Heritage bank
-SunTrust Savings & Loans Ltd
-United bank for Africa (uba)

3. Submit application documents and e-payment slip/teller at AGIS.

4. Collect your receipt and acknowledgement.

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday fulfilled his pledge of making the menace of land grabbing in Lagos a thing of the past with the signing of the Lagos State Properties Protection Law. Governor Ambode also signed the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Law, a move which is majorly aimed at boosting security of lives and property in all the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas of the State. Speaking at the signing ceremony which was attended by the Lagos State Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade and other top government functionaries, Governor Ambode said the laws were central to his administration’s focus of safeguarding the lives of all residents, as well as attracting, growing investments and improving the ease of doing business in the State. “In addition to equipping our security agencies, we have now created a legal framework to put some form of communal protection in place to boost and support the great job the Nigeria Police is presently doing,” Governor Ambode said. The Governor, who explained that the Neighbourhood Safety Corps would assist the police and other security agencies to maintain law and order across the communities, added that the Neighbourhood Safety Agency, which the new law established, would also be charged with the responsibility of registering all private home security and any other person employed for private home security amongst other things. On the Properties Protection Law, Governor Ambode said the need for the law followed the fact that one of the issues that discouraged investors and hindered the ease of doing business in Lagos in the past had always been the menace of land grabbing.

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Conducting a Search on Land validity in Lagos state;

-Application submitted with affidavit of purpose (searches are conducted using the following criteria: – Name of Owner, Registration Particulars, Address of Property and Survey Plan.
-Letter of Authority (where applicable)
-Endorsement
-Bill for payment of Search Fees
-Tender Tellers
-Conduct Search


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Lagos Land Registry Directorate Scale of Charges (fees)
S/N PRODUCT FEE N or %
1 SEARCH N3,750.00
2 CERTIFIED TRUE COPY N5,625.00
3 SURVEY PLAN FOR C.T.C OF DEED N1,875.00
FOR C.T.C OF TITLES N5,625.00
COMPOSITE PLAN N37,500.00
4 WITHDRAWAL OF CAUTION N13,125.00
5 COURT ORDER N15,000.00
6 COURT JUDGEMENT N15,000.00
7 DEED OF RECTIFICATION N18,750.00
8 MEMORANDUM OF LOSS N18,570.00
9 RELEASE N18,750.00
10 DEED OF SURRENDER N18,750.00
11 UP-STAMPING 1.00%
12 SUPPLEMENTAL DEED 1.00%
13 DEED OF ASSIGNMENT 3.00%
14 SUB-LEASE 3.00%
15 LEASE 3.00%
16 CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE 3.00%
17 TRANSFER/POWER OF ATTORNEY 3.00%
18 GIFT 3.00%
19 AGREEMENT 3.00%
20 MORTGAGES 0.50%
21 RELEASE OF MORTGAGE N18,750.00
22 DEED OF ASSENT N37,500.00
23 VESTING DEED N37,500.00
24 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP N37,500.00
25 LOST CERTIFICATE N37,500.00
26 CAUTION N28,125.00
27 ADDENDUM N12,500.00
28 OBJECTION N20,000.00

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UPDATES ON APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTORS OF LAND, AGIS, DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AND PARKS & RECREATION.

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has approved the appointment of Adamu Hussaini Jibrin as the new Director of Land Administration and Dr. Isa Jalo to take charge of the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS).
This new redeployment, which also affects the Departments of Parks & Recreation as well as Development Control, was contained in a circular dated August 10, 2016 signed by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye.
The new Directors of Parks & Recreation as well as Development Control are Ali Alhaji Ukele and Mukhtar Galadima Usman respectively.
Others are Imande Victoria – Director, Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD); Obiechina Helen Nneka- Director, Resettlement & Compensation; Ahmed Zalihau-Director, Urban & Regional Planning; Dr. Okoroukwu Humphery- Director, Public Health; Mrs. Jogai Cerie- Director, Archives & History Bureau and Olaloye Marufu Omoniyi- Director, Facilities Maintenance & Management.
Abubakar Yahaya is now the Secretary, Urban & Regional Planning Tribunal, while Mrs. Ohamma Perpetual Ndawii now takes charge as the Deputy Director (Planning & Resettlement) in the Resettlement & Compensation Department.
The Circular also directed that all Deputy Directors currently in the Departments of Land Administration and Development Control are affected by this posting and should report to the Department of Establishment and Training for further posting instructions.
The former Directors Land Administration, AGIS, Parks & Recreation, Facilities Maintenance & Management, Urban & Regional Planning, Development Control and Ibiang Okoi Ikpi of Facilities Maintenance & Management are to await further posting; while former Deputy Director/ Land Registrar in Land Administration Department is o report to Legal Services Secretariat for posting.
The circular further directed that these changes are with immediate effect and that all handing and taking over formalities are to be completed unfailingly on or before Friday, August 12, 2016.

Attached below is cost implication on various land transactions in Ibadan;

Find below updated requirement for building plan approval in Ibadan;

1. Survey plan with the drawing
2. 3 years tax clearance or 50,000 Naira
3. Assessment fee will be determined the drawing, locaton and the local government of the location of the land.
for more information on the process, go to Ministry Of Lands And Housing at State Secretariat Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

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Requirements for land title documents in Kaduna

A. Conversion of customary title to statutory Right of occupancy;
1. Obtain application form LAND1
2. Photocopy of local govt C of O
3. Sketch plan
4. Site analysis report

B. Assignment of Certificate or Right of Occupancy;
1. Obtain application form land6
2. payment of evaluation and processing fees
3. payment of outstanding rates and charges.
4. Joint site inspection with Land officers from the ministry.
5. Ensure land is free from encumbrance

C. Assignment of uncertificated right of occupancy;
1. Obtain application form land6A
2. Sketch analysis report
3. Recent photoghraph
4. Current tax clearance certificate
5. Joint site inspection with Land officers from the ministry.

D. Re-Issuance of C of O (lost)
1. A written letter notifying the ministry of the loss of the C of O and a request to be revoked in order to issue a new one
2. Sworn an affidavit of the lost C of O before a commisioner of Oath in a high court of justice
3. A publication notifying the public in a wide national daily.
4. Assignee of R of O can also be issued a new C of O in his names in place of the assignor

**attached is payment break down (subject to review by the authority)

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PROCESS FOR OBTAINING STATUTORY TITLE IN PLATEAU STATE;


A. Right of Occupancy (R OF 0);
1. Collection and submission of applicant forms along with evidence of
ownership and survey plan of site.
2. Registration of application upon payment of prescribed fees.
3. Survey report
4. Planning inspection and report
5. Land use and allocation designation of an-applicant
6. Grant of title.

B. Certificate of Occupancy (C of 0)
1. Acceptance of terms of grant
2. Preparation of title deed plans (TDP)
3. Preparation of certificate of occupancy (COF0) after payment of
requisite fees.
4. Endorsement of C of 0 by the Governor

NB: All payments are subject to the collection of demand notices for payment at designated banks.

Processing Fees For Right Of Occupancy (land Forms, Processing, Site Inspection, Infrastructural Provision and R of 0)

JOS-BUKURU METROPOLIS
I. Residential 25,000.00
II. Commercial (individual) 34,000.00
III. Commercial (corporate bodies) 43,000.00
IV Industrial (heavy) 73,000.00
V. Industrial (light) 68,000.00

OUTSIDE JOS - BUKURU METROPOLIS
I. Residential 16,500.00
II. Commercial (individual) 27,000.00
III. Commercial (corporate bodies) 35,000.00
IV Industrial (heavy) 53,000.00
V . Industrial (light) 43,000.00

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How to carry out search on land's title validity at Abuja Agis;

The Search process as follows:

-Make payment of N10, 000.00 for residential or N20, 000.00 for commercial plots via AGIS designated banks
-Presentation of application accompanied with original title document for sighting between at Agis
-Clearance of payment teller at the finance desk
-Submission of application with AGIS receipt attached at the legal search desk.

Please note the following;
- Working hour between 9am and 3pm
-Desk Officer will write on your application “original sighted and date of sighting”
-Ensure triplicate receipt has been signed and take same to the Revenue Officer for countersigning

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now that AACTRIS is not available, what next for Abuja Area Council land Owners to revalidate their documents

For a while now, Abuja Area council land owners have not been able to validate their land title with AACTRIS(Accelerated Area Council Title and Sectional Title Reissuance Scheme ) with the primary objective of revalidation and processing of certificates of occupancy for for plots of land in the Area Councils, Mass Housing estates and Sectional titles for Multi-dwelling properties in the Area Councils of the FCT. Applicants with Customary titles make a payment of N100,000 only application fee into the designated AACSTRIS account at any Oceanic/Ecobank and upon certification of true ownership will be issued Statutory "bankable" titles.

Now, many of new land onwers (Abuja Area councils) are stucked at AGIS recertification which does not give 100% assurance of land ownership.

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now that AACTRIS is not available, what next for Abuja Area Council land Owners to revalidate their documents

For a while now, Abuja Area council land owners have not been able to validate their land title with AACTRIS(Accelerated Area Council Title and Sectional Title Reissuance Scheme ) with the primary objective of revalidation and processing of certificates of occupancy for for plots of land in the Area Councils, Mass Housing estates and Sectional titles for Multi-dwelling properties in the Area Councils of the FCT. Applicants with Customary titles make a payment of N100,000 only application fee into the designated AACSTRIS account at any Oceanic/Ecobank and upon certification of true ownership will be issued Statutory "bankable" titles.

Now, many of new land onwers (Abuja Area councils) are stucked at AGIS recertification which does not give 100% assurance of land ownership.

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Revised Procedure for Processing Excision Applications in Lagos State

STEP 1: APPLICATION FOR EXCISION

The Baale in Council/Secretary, family head or their duly authorized representatives shall forward excision application to the Land Use and Allocation Committee on the letter headed paper of the Community concerned.
The application submitted must be on behalf of the entire community and must include:

The Location and relevant Local Government Authority;
The Historical Background;
The population Figure;
Predominant Occupation of Community;
The perimeter Survey of the area claimed;
Proposed usage of the area to be excised; and
The justification for the Excision (i.e. reasons for request).

STEP 2: PROCESSING BY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Within 7 days of the receipt of an excision application, the same shall be forwarded to the Technical Committee on Excisions for processing.

STEP 3: CHARTING INFORMATION
The Perimeter Survey and other relevant information shall forthwith be handed over to the Surveyor-General for charting and status advice. This is to confirm whether or not proposed excision falls within any Government Acquisition or Revocation area, which is the basis for considering the application.

STEP 4: SITE INSPECTION
Within 14 days of receiving the Surveyor-General’s status advice. The Technical Committee members shall carry out a physical sit inspection with a view to ascertaining the authenticity of the claims in the application. Where applicable, this should be done in conjunction with representatives of the family, community or village concerned. During such visits, representatives and inhabitants of the community shall be interviewed with a view to obtaining additional information or documents to be considered along with the application.

STEP 5: CONFORMITY TO MASTER PLAN
Before submitting its report, the Technical Committee shall also ensure that the proposed usage of the area covered by the excision application conforms to the master plan of the locality.

STEP 6: SUBMISSION OF REPORT TO THE LUAC
Upon completion of the site inspection and all other necessary checks, the Technical Committee shall prepare a report and submit same to the LUAC detailing its findings and opinion on the application......

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Registration of Land Title procedures in Lagos State

-Confirmation of all payment receipt (by Accounts Department)
-Collection of Form A13 from the Office of Registrar of Titles by Applicant
-Duly completed Form A13 with supporting documents are submitted by Applicant to the Office of the Registrar of Titles
-A registration number & application number are issued to a certified application
-Notice are prepared for interested parties signatures
-Reply to Notice is received and Draft Entries prepared
-An approved Notice is e-mailed /posted by registered post to applicant
-Prepared Notice are forwarded to Registrar of Titles for approval of issuance of Notice to Applicant
-Approval of Draft Entries
-Typing & Binding of Title
-Final Indexing of Title
-File is sent via the Deputy Registrar of Titles to ROT for signature
-Registered Title delivered to applicant
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Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy in Lagos

A. Documents Required for State Land Certificate of Occupancy
-Formal Letter addressed to the Executive Secretary – Land Use and Allocation Committee, Block 13, Room 4, Lands Bureau, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
-Standard Allocation Form with Receipt. Lekki Pennisula Schemes, Abijo Commercial and Industrial (Form for Prime Land); other areas (Form for General).
-Four Passport Photographs with white background.
-Evidence of payment of Income Tax.
-Current Development Levy (In case of company, Evidence of payment of Income Tax of Two Directors and Development Levy).
-Survey Plan
-All payment receipts of Land Charges
-Vital Information Form

B.Documents Required for Non-State Land Certificate of Occupancy

-Formal Letter addressed to the Executive Secretary – Land Use and Allocation Committee, Block 13, Room 4, Lands Bureau, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
Completed Certificate of Occupancy Form with receipt.
-Land Information Certificate with receipt.
-Four original Survey Plan.
-Four Passport Photograph with white background.
-Sketch Map of the Site Location
-Purchase Receipt Duly Stamped.
-Evidence of payment of Income Tax
-Current Development Levy. (In case of Company, Two Directors Tax Clearance and Development Levy).
-Publication Fee – N10,000.00
-Capital Contribution Fee subject to a minimum of N30,000.00
-Building Plan Approval if developed.
-Copy of Tenement Rate Receipt (if occupied).
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Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy in Ogun State

1. Submission of completed application form with evidence of payment (receipts)
2. Publication fee
3. Development charge
4. Purchase receipt of the Land/Agreement duly stamped
5. Survey Plan of the land (4 copies)
6. Current Tax Clearance
7. Ogun State Education Levy for Corporate bodies within the last four years
8. Development levy receipt for individuals within the last four years
9. Four(4) passport photographs of applicant
10. Approved building plan (for already developed land)
11. Certificate of Registration/Incorporation for application by corporate bodies.
12. Execution fee
13. Survey Inspection fee
14. Charting fee
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General Requirements
for an applicant to qualify for issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must provide the following:
-Survey plan of the plot(s) for which the application is sought signed by a Registered Surveyor or its equivalent
-Produce 3 (three) years current tax clearance, if the individual is of paid employment or in the case of a corporate body, 3 years current tax clearance of two of its Directors
-An affidavit sworn to by the applicant, or in the case of a corporate body, by the director or Secretary of the corporate body, verifying the facts stated in the Application Form
-4 passport photographs of the applicant with his name written at the back of each photograph
-In the case of a corporate body, photocopy of the certificate of incorporation or registration
-Submit with the Application Form, 4 (four) self addressed envelopes along with contact phone number and email address
-Photocopies of receipts issued to the applicant on the payment of relevant fees

Application and Registration Procedure
The following steps are taken in sucessfull issuance of Certificate of Occupancy;
-The applicant fills and returns the Application Forms to the Secretary, Land Use and Allocation Committee attaching 3 (three) copies each of the following supporting documents listed above
-The Administrative Officer receives the Application Forms and accompanying documents and signs the copies of the Application Forms. I.e registers the application and a file number is given to the applicant. The file number is the serial number of the application in the register
For example:
LLJAC/2043-02 Chukwu Obi
LUAC/2044-02 Agnes Ene
-The Secretary, Land Use and Allocation Committee sends a copy each of the Application Forms with the survey plan to the Surveyor General and Director Town Planning for their recommendations
-A memo is sent to Director of Lands to confirm if the said plot is a Government plot. Their recommendations are attached and the file is forwarded back to the Director of Lands who gives the file a new number and forwards to the Pernianent Secretary.
- The Permanent Secretary crosschecks the protesses and, if the process is in line with the approved guideline, makes a recommendation, and forwards the file to Commissioner for approval.
- The Commissioner approves and forwards to Director of Lands through the Permanent Secretary
- the Director of Lands computes fees payable based on plot description earlier submitted and forwards schedule and file to Secretary, Land Use Allocation Committee
- The applicant makes the payments at the designated banks, the applicant submits copies of the bank tellers at the Sub-treasury
-The Sub-treasurer confirms the payment by checking the bank tellers against the bank manifests. If the payment details are in the manifest, a receipt is issued to the applicant by each of the departments. However, where there is no evidence of payment in the manifest, the applicant is advised to rectify payments before a receipt can be issued. The Director of Lands should be informed of such situations
-Applicant submits receipts to Schedule Land Officer who recommends preparation of Certificate of Occupancy to Director of Lands
-Director of Lands signs and forwards the file to Permanent Secretary with recommendation that a Certificate of Occupancy to be issued
-Permanent Secretary sends file to the Commissioner. The Commissioner calls for the Certificate of Occupancy, signs and forwards it to the Registrar of Deeds for registration through the Permanent Secretary
-The Certificate is registered and applicant signs for and collects the original copy from Deed Registry

Fees Payable
The fees that the applicant will be required to pay In this transaction include the following:
-Preparation fees
-Computerisation fees
-Rent
-Publication fees
-Charting fees
-Inspection fees
-Registration fees
-Stamp duty
-Survey fees

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