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President directs Lands Commission to stop sale of state, public lands

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President directs Lands Commission to stop sale of state, public lands

President John Dramani Mahama has demanded the immediate halt to all activities relating to the sale, lease, or processing of transactions involving state and public lands. He directed the Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission to take note and stop the sale of all such lands. "This directive has been issued to protect and preserve State and Public Lands for the collective benefit of the citizenry and future generations," Dr Callistus Mahama, the Executive Secretary to the President, said in a letter addressed to the Lands Commission. “As such, all ongoing and pending transactions must be halted without delay to facilitate a comprehensive review of the current framework governing the management of such lands.” The letter directed the Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission to...

VP Bawumia Lauds Lands Commission For Digital Initiatives, As He Commissions New Office Complex

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended the Lands Commission for taking digital initiatives to transform its operations. Speaking at the commissioning of an ultra-modern office complex for the Commission in Accra on Monday November 25, 2024, Dr. Bawumia said the commissioning of the office, also highlights the modernisation of the Lands Commission to ensure efficient service. Dr. Bawumia recalled his visit to the Lands Commission’s office in February 2018, and the challenges the commission faced with office space, as well as handling of documents. "On that fateful day, at the Land Title Registration Division Office, I saw volumes of files all over the place. I observed that the Commission had a huge problem with space, not only to stor...

Veep Bawumia to commission new Headquarters of Lands Commission on November 25

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia will officially unveil the new head office of the Lands Commission on Monday, November 25, 2024. The Vice President Dr. Bawumia will be assisted by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor. A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Commission in Accra on Friday said the commissioning of the facility marked a significant milestone in the country's efforts to improve land administration and management. "The new head office complex is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide a conducive environment for the Lands Commission to carry out its mandate. "The building is equipped with modern technological infrastructure and provides state-of-the art offices including a baby care centre, a gymnasi...