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Abia Govt Launches Land Title Recertification Exercise, Gives Deadline for Submission (Video)

The Abia State Government has announced the commencement of a comprehensive recertification exercise for all land title documents in the state.

The exercise, which began on May 6, 2024, aims to update and validate all existing land titles, ensuring a more efficient and accurate land administration system.

Hon. Chaka Ikenna Chukwumerije

According to the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Hon. Chaka Ikenna Chukwumerije, the recertification exercise is designed to:

*Update plot holders’ information

*Upgrade survey records to Universal Traverse Mercator (UTM) standards

*Verify payment of ground rents, taxes, and other charges

*Revalidate allocation and registration of Abia State Social Identity Number (ABSSIN)

*Recover outstanding statutory dues, ground rents, and expired building leases

The Commissioner emphasized that the exercise is a corrective measure aimed at cleaning up the state’s land records, avoiding overlaps, and ensuring a seamless land administration process.

Key Requirements are:

*Submission of title documents (Certificates of Occupancy, Letters of Assignment, Building Leases, Registered Power of Attorneys, Allocation Letters, and Building Plan Approvals)

*Payment of a processing fee of ₦50,000 (excluding titles issued after May 29, 2023)

*Online submissions and inquiries can be made via Email – cofo@abiastate.gov.ng or 09160002083

*Online payment can be made via https://abiapay.com/

The submission of title documents will end on June 7, 2024. Failure to submit titles for recertification will attract a penalty fee of ₦100,000 from July 1, 2024.

Benefits:

*A more efficient and accurate land administration system

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*Avoidance of overlaps and disputes

*Recovery of outstanding statutory dues and ground rents

*Enhanced security for land transactions

He however noted that there is availability for online submission and online payment which should be made via https://abiapay.com/

The steps to follow for online payment includes;

*Log into https://abiapay.com/

*Scroll down and click on “Make instant payment”

*Click on “I have my ABSSIN”

*Enter ABSSIN number

*Scroll down to “Payment Information” and click on the following

*MDA”: Ministry of Lands and Survey

*Select Item: Recertification of Statutory Titles

*Amount: #50,000

*Description: Write the name on your title document/Type of title document

*Payment Channel: Interswitch Webpay (Pick Payment option) i.Pay with Card , ii. Quick Teller , iii. Bank Transfer , iv. QR or USSD.

The submission of title document for Recertification is not complete until the completion of ABSSIN Registration – https://abiapay.com/ and the processing fee of #50,000.

The Commissioner urged all title holders to take advantage of the exercise and submit their documents within the specified time frame to avoid penalty.

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