Identifying Information Technology Role towards Computerization of Land Administration in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper set out to identify the role of information technology towards computerization of land administration in Nigeria. The benefits of computerization is enormous as indicated in other countries of the world and the process demands retraining of staff of the ministry of land & survey to be able to harness the benefits of a computerized system. A customized system should be the first steps towards obtaining a sustainable land administration system since it has to address the needs of Kaduna State specifically. Culture is part and parcel of Land administration system as such the culture of the people of Kaduna State must be considered in all Land matters. While recognizing the enormity of the work involved, it is imperative to note at this juncture that the benefits to be derived from a computerized land administration system is worth the trouble. This is because their expertise can be harnessed for a sustainable and enduring program design for use in land matters in the state. Websites are designed to facilitate easy processing of documents for organizations. In view of this, setting up a website for all land matters, including land application, processing, and allocation of land and issuance of certificate of occupancy (C of O) is a venture that is not worth exploring, but a necessity. General Terms Land Administration, Information Technology, Remote Sensing and Wireless Network.