The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma Wednesday, November 26, 2025 commissioned the Imo Land Information Service Centre located within the State’s Secretariat, insisting that the era of corruption in land transactions in Imo is gone.
He said his administration’s efforts to bring to an end what he described as “ugly era of land grabbing, fraudulent titles and inability of citizens to secure credit because banks could not verify ownership,” has paid off with the Land Information Service Centre now in place.
The Governor regretted that the old system cost the State billions of naira, stalled commerce and eroded confidence.
He pointed out that the new digital platform will recognise the “head title”- the original owner of the land, noting that “If you are not the original owner and cannot explain how you acquired it, the system will flag you.”
Governor Uzodimma warned that the digital system will “offload’’ anyone who tries to backdate land documents.
He further explained that the Land Information Service Centre platform, built in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology and National Space Research and Development Agency (NSRDA), stores every land-related document, including both known and unknown security features in a secure online database.
“These features,” he said, “allows citizens easy access to verify Land ownership, apply for titles using their phones or computers from the comfort of their homes or offices.”
Governor Uzodimma thanked the Imo State House of Assembly for passing the necessary governing legislation, and for buying into the idea, and praised the team of Imo-trained experts who will manage the system.
His words: “Our internally generated revenue will almost double, if not triple with the deployment of this system.
“We have waited almost six years for a system that we can be proud to hand down to our children and grandchildren. This platform will restore dignity to our Civil Service and position Imo State as a model for digital governance.”
Earlier in his remarks, the Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Barr. Enyinna Onuegbu highlighted the symbolic burning of over a hundred cartons containing defunct and abrogated Certificates of Occupancy printed by the previous administrations, underscoring the government’s commitment to erasing outdated practices.
“These bundles will be burnt today to mark our total departure from the past, the wrong history we had in the former administration,” Onuegbu stated.
He also thanked Governor Uzodimma and the State’s leadership for turning Imo into an “electronically powered Ministry of Lands, joining the ranks of Abuja, Lagos and Enugu as a model for digital land governance in Nigeria.”
Onuegbu pledged that the Ministry of Lands and Survey “would contribute more than enough revenue to the State by enthroning a reign of professionalism, integrity, honour and dedication.”
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Digital Economy and E-Government, Dr. Chimezie Amadi described the Land Information Service Centre as not just a milestone in Governor Uzodimma’s drive to create a smarter way of doing business and digitally empower Imo State, but “a demonstration of the unwavering commitment of Governor Uzodimma to modernise land administration, put in transparency and deliver faster and citizen’s focused services.
He noted that the Centre is a strategic component of Imo Digital City Limited initiative, integrating technology, data and innovation to strengthen land governance and support sustainable development across the State.
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, (NSRDA) represented by Dr. Godstime Kadiri James described the Centre as “topnotch, one in a million,” noting that most services would be accessible via mobile phones, and that application had been “tested extensively” with redundant services for continuous access.
He explained that the new Centre has positioned Imo State among a growing number of Nigerian States using technology to modernise land administration, aiming to boost revenue, reduce disputes and attract investment to the State.
Highpoint of the event was the tour of facilities in the Centre, during which officials demonstrated the land recertification process on a live digital platform.
In another development,
Uzodimma has sustained the momentum on ongoing projects as work on the Government House Annex and the Secretariat Annex in Orlu has reached 98 percent conclusion, and the place looking set for unveiling.
For two days in a row, Governor Uzodimma inspected in no particular order, ongoing projects within the capital city of Owerri and Orlu.
On Thursday, the Government House Annex Orlu and the State Secretariat Annex Orlu, were inspected and the progress recorded was encouraging.
Also same day in Orlu, the Governor and his team berthed at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu to assess the progress at the 250-bed Infectious Diseases Centre, a facility he attracted to serve not just Imo, but the States in the South East region in the event of major diseases outbreak.
Other areas visited at IMSUTH include; kidney transplants, ICU, oxygen plant, scan room, orthopedic wards, dialysis centre and solar plants.
From Orlu, Governor Uzodimma proceeded to the Radiology Complex at the Imo State Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, and the Imo State Primary Health Development Centre also in Umuguma before anchoring at the Holy Ghost Bus Terminal, to examine the pace of work there.
Earlier on Wednesday, the inspection tour took the Governor and his team to the Concorde Hilton Hotel, the Concorde Boulevard (venue for the forth coming two days Imo Economic Summit), the Ahiajioku Centre, the Nworie Recreation Centre and the adjoining roads.
At each location, the Governor provided directives where adjustments were necessary, offered commendation where efforts were commendable, and reiterated the need for timely completion.
“These projects are not mere structures; they are investments designed to enhance service delivery and improve the daily experience of ndi Imo.”
Speaking with reporters at the end of the inspections, Governor Uzodimma expressed confidence that the contractors will deliver within record time.
His words: “Today’s project assessment took me across the State, offering a firsthand view of ongoing developments and the level of commitment applied at each site.
“The contractors have shown some commitment, diligence and proficiency in terms of quality and delivery time lines.
“The business of building our State entails steady infrastructure reforms, and we are sustaining this momentum with routine inspections, just to ensure that ndi Imo receive full value for their resources.”
He expressed joy at the simultaneous progression of the many ongoing projects in different parts of the State, and assured Imo people that the facilities will be available to provide the needed services as “those visiting home for the yuletide season will enjoy the hospitality and good ambience of the State.
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