In an effort to address pressing concerns regarding land administration, the newly established High-Powered Committee, appointed by Governor Caleb Mutfwang and chaired by Barrister Isaac Dimka, embarked on a significant courtesy visit to The Ujah Anaguta , Johnson Jauro Magaji at his palace.

Under the leadership of Chairman Isaac Dimka, the delegation expressed their commitment to conducting a thorough assessment and delivering a comprehensive report aimed at facilitating effective implementation. During the visit, Dimka assured the Uja of the committee’s dedication to producing a report that addresses pertinent issues and guides necessary actions.

Furthermore, Chairman Dimka took the opportunity to inform His Royal Majesty, the Uja of Anaguta, and numerous district heads about the extended deadline for memorandum submissions due to public holidays This extension to April 30th aims to ensure timely and inclusive input from all relevant stakeholders in the process.

The visit highlighted the importance of collaboration between governmental bodies and traditional institutions in addressing critical matters such as land administration. As the committee continues its work, stakeholders eagerly anticipate the outcomes and subsequent actions aimed at improving land management and administration in Plateau State.

The Ujah Anaguta of Jos North, Johnson Jauro Magaji and the chairman lands administration committee Barrister Issac Dimka

The High-Powered Committee on Land Administration in Plateau State, recently inaugurated by His Excellency, Governor Caleb Mutfwang and chaired by Barrister Isaac Dimka, hereby extends the deadline for written submissions of memoranda regarding the committee’s terms of reference. The new deadline for submission is April 30th, 2024.

The committee now convenes at S.D Lar Lodge, Old Government House.

The committee’s terms of reference include:

1. Investigating the circumstances surrounding the acquisition and allocation of land within the Jos-Bukuru Greater Master Plan.
2. Addressing issues of illegal development in Government Estates, lands, and setbacks.
3. Ascertaining the authenticity of land/property acquired based on overriding public interest and identifying beneficiaries of such allocations.
4. Investigating demarcation, allocation, and sales of land within Government Reserve Areas across the State.
5. Addressing issues of encroachment on lands owned by the Government or other public institutions.
6. Examining annexation of mining sites/quarters across the state.
7. Investigating issues of land revocation, double allocation, and land grabbing.
8. Identifying individual groups or persons’ complaints in these transactions.
9. Addressing issues of compensation made on land acquired across the state and establishing outstanding amounts, if any.
10. Soliciting any other recommendations that may help the Government in managing land-related issues.

All written memoranda should be addressed to the Chairman and submitted to the Committee on Land Administration at S.D Lar Lodge, Old Government House. Ten spirally bound copies of such memoranda are required, and soft copies should also be forwarded to the committee’s email address at plsglandcom@gmail.com.

For additional information, please call the following numbers: 08111114441, 0803308825, or visit the committee’s website at www.plsglandadmin.com

The committee on lands administration with the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba