The Lagos State Lands Bureau has engaged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, to address challenges in land administration and improve service delivery to residents.

The engagement, held at the Bureau’s conference room, brought together members of the five divisions of the Lagos legal profession to discuss difficulties encountered in processing land-related transactions.

During the meeting, the permanent secretary of the Lands Bureau, Kamar Olowoshago, said the state was introducing new measures to improve operational efficiency, strengthen communication and resolve complaints from stakeholders.

Mr Olowoshago announced plans to establish a monthly regulatory clinic and quarterly stakeholders’ meetings to provide regular platforms for feedback and address issues affecting land administration.

He also disclosed plans to develop a visual learning platform to help stakeholders understand the Bureau’s procedures. Designated desk officers would also be appointed to guide applicants, respond to enquiries and improve communication.

Another initiative is the establishment of a centralised land archive, with access limited to authorised personnel.

According to the permanent secretary, the archive is expected to strengthen document security, improve records management and prevent the unauthorised duplication or cloning of land files.

The executive secretary of the Land Use and Allocation Committee, Ololade Ajetunmobi, urged stakeholders to exercise patience as the Bureau works to improve its processes.

Mrs Ajetunmobi said the accuracy and integrity of information remained essential, stressing that the goal was not simply to speed up transactions but to ensure that land-related matters were properly processed.

Members of the NBA were also taken on a tour of the Bureau’s facilities to familiarise them with its operations, reforms and technological improvements.

The Bureau said the engagement was part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with the legal profession, promote transparency and accountability and build a more efficient and customer-focused land administration system in Lagos State.