NIESV advocates reform of land administration system.
ian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers has faulted the land administration system in the country, stating that in its current form, the system cannot promote economic development.
The President, NIESV, Mr. James Omeru, stated this on Saturday in Abuja while briefing journalists shortly after the body’s council meeting.
The council meeting, which is the first to be presided over by Omeru following his emergence as the 21st president of the institute, provided a platform for him to unveil his plans for the 2014 fiscal year.
He said since the NIESV had a representative at the ongoing National Conference, the body would use the platform to demand for the removal of the Land Use Act from the Constitution.
The amendment of the Act, according to him, will not only help to restore full land ownership to the people, it will also provide an avenue for raising loans to build houses.
Omeru explained that a total reform of the land tenure and titling system was imperative to make them development-friendly.
The NIESV president also said the institute would be canvassing for the establishment of the Federal Land Commission at the National Conference for proper land administration.
He said, “The institution has contributed tremendously to the development and management of the Nigerian economy, particularly in land administration and reforms, valuation of properties and other assets, management of physical assets and contribution to government policy formulation.
He said part of his agenda for this year would be a campaign to ensure that the profession was accorded its rightful place in the scheme of things in the country.
For instance, Omeru said the institution would ensure that the laws and all government policies on insurance of public buildings were fully implemented.
He also said the institute would be working towards improving its public image through strict adherence to its code of ethics and professional standards.
Source: PUNCH newspaper.
The President, NIESV, Mr. James Omeru, stated this on Saturday in Abuja while briefing journalists shortly after the body’s council meeting.
The council meeting, which is the first to be presided over by Omeru following his emergence as the 21st president of the institute, provided a platform for him to unveil his plans for the 2014 fiscal year.
He said since the NIESV had a representative at the ongoing National Conference, the body would use the platform to demand for the removal of the Land Use Act from the Constitution.
The amendment of the Act, according to him, will not only help to restore full land ownership to the people, it will also provide an avenue for raising loans to build houses.
Omeru explained that a total reform of the land tenure and titling system was imperative to make them development-friendly.
The NIESV president also said the institute would be canvassing for the establishment of the Federal Land Commission at the National Conference for proper land administration.
He said, “The institution has contributed tremendously to the development and management of the Nigerian economy, particularly in land administration and reforms, valuation of properties and other assets, management of physical assets and contribution to government policy formulation.
He said part of his agenda for this year would be a campaign to ensure that the profession was accorded its rightful place in the scheme of things in the country.
For instance, Omeru said the institution would ensure that the laws and all government policies on insurance of public buildings were fully implemented.
He also said the institute would be working towards improving its public image through strict adherence to its code of ethics and professional standards.
Source: PUNCH newspaper.
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