The director-general of Kaduna Geographic Information Services (KADGIS), Dr Bashir Ibrahim Garba, said Governor Uba Sani has simplified the processes of getting Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) in Kaduna State, saying investors, developers and the general public can now get the document within 24 hours.
Garba said the improvement in processing C of O was part of the governor’s commitment to supporting the ease-of-doing-business in the state.
Garba enumerated the process to be followed in order to obtain an accelerated C of O which attracts a higher fee.
“Governor Uba Sani is one of the few governors in Nigeria who have achieved this success. He is committed to creating a conducive business environment that encourages investment and economic growth in Kaduna State, provides jobs and improves internally generated revenue (IGR).
“Upon acceptance of grant of Right of Occupancy perfection of deeds (in the case of assignment) and payment of all requisite fees, a Certificate of Occupancy is generated in KADGIS.
“The draft certificate undergoes thorough quality check to ensure that all errors which were commonly found on C of Os prior to May 29, 2023, are eliminated before it is printed and forwarded to the governor for execution,” he said.
According to Garba, the governor would then promptly execute and return the document to KADGIS within 24 hours for scanning, registration and recording at the Deed Registry.
The director-general added that the document would then be forwarded to the Conveyance Unit of the Customer Service, which will contact the owner for collection.
Garba advised customers who have applied for C of Os but were unable to get them within 24 hours to immediately contact KADGIS for further clarification and guidance.
