The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has said that the long problem of land grabbing that has led to so many cases in court and crisis all over the state has finally been put to rest with the establishment of the Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS).
Mbah who spoke during the official commissioning of ENGIS, described it as a landmark achievement of his administration in their quest to modernize and sanitize land administration and management in Enugu state.
The Governor stressed that with ENGIS, Enugu is putting an end to the era of land grabbing, double allocations, unauthorized constructions, and revenue diversion.
He added that ENGIS is not just a win for government, but it is a major victory for Ndi Enugu, as trust and transparency now define their land processes.
Mbah said that during his campaign, he promised to invest heavily in digital governance and make Enugu the leader in Ease of Doing Business.
He said that with ENGIS, that promise is becoming a reality, as with ENGIS, land title applications can now be completed entirely online within 48 hours, from the comfort of someone’s home, he can process titles, conduct searches, and access results seamlessly.
Mbah described the system as a game-changer for investors, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and reliability.
He said it will also contribute significantly to Enugu’s economic growth target of moving Enugu’s GDP from $4.4 billion to $30 billion in the next four to eight years.
“I commend the hardworking team that digitized decades-old land documents, making this feat possible. ENGIS is not only transforming land management but also boosting our revenue base.
“With projected contribution of N300 billion annually to our Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), we are demonstrating that Enugu State is truly ready for business.
“I extend my gratitude to our partners in the Enugu State House of Assembly, traditional rulers, local government leaders, professional bodies, and other stakeholders who have pledged their support for this digital transformation.”
