GOGIS present alternative plots to owners of illegally obtained lands In Gombe

The Gombe Geographic Information System (GOGIS) has commenced the allocation of alternative plots to individuals who unknowingly acquired lands illegally allocated on designated access roads in parts of Gombe metropolis. The exercise is aimed at restoring planned road networks and improving urban development within affected areas, particularly the GDP16 Layout in the Gombe State capital. […]

The Gombe Geographic Information System (GOGIS) has commenced the allocation of alternative plots to individuals who unknowingly acquired lands illegally allocated on designated access roads in parts of Gombe metropolis.

The exercise is aimed at restoring planned road networks and improving urban development within affected areas, particularly the GDP16 Layout in the Gombe State capital.

Speaking to journalists during an inspection of the sites, the Director-General of GOGIS, Dr. Kabiru Usman Hassan, said the intervention followed a comprehensive land audit conducted three years ago.

According to him, the audit uncovered multiple land allocations, illegal developments, and distortions that disrupted the area’s road network and undermined proper urban planning.

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Dr. Hassan explained that some of the affected plots had been illegally allocated on designated access roads without the knowledge of the buyers.

He noted that the state government approved alternative plots for the affected beneficiaries to ensure they do not suffer losses due to circumstances beyond their control.

“The government recognised that many beneficiaries acquired the plots through official channels or third parties without knowing that they were not properly allocated. In line with the governor’s directive, alternative plots are being provided,” he said.

The GOGIS Director-General stated that the exercise is part of broader efforts to restore connectivity within the layout, improve traffic circulation, and create a more conducive environment for residents.

He further highlighted ongoing reforms in land administration aimed at promoting orderly urban development and eliminating irregularities in land allocation. He cited the Shongo Gardens Layout and the Shehu Abubakar District as examples of areas that have undergone significant modernization and planning reforms.

Dr. Hassan advised prospective land buyers to engage legal practitioners and conduct proper land verification through GOGIS before purchasing any property.

He emphasized that carrying out a legal search would help buyers confirm the authenticity and status of any land transaction and prevent future disputes.

One of the beneficiaries, Abubakar Ibrahim, described the reallocation of his plot as a major relief after years of uncertainty.

According to him, he unknowingly purchased a plot situated on an access road about seven years ago and had made several unsuccessful attempts to resolve the issue before the government’s intervention.

He commended the Gombe State Government for introducing reforms through GOGIS, noting that the agency’s digital land administration system has improved transparency, efficiency, and ease of land verification.

Ibrahim expressed optimism that the ongoing reforms would strengthen public confidence in land administration and contribute to the state’s orderly development