Dutse, July 29, 2025
Jigawa state Executive Council has set up a commitee for review of Land, Housing and Urban Development policies, to address indiscriminate land allocation in the state.
The state Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa made this known at a press briefing after the weekly state Executive council meeting on Tuesday
He said that in pursuit of good governance, the Jigawa State Government recognizes the urgent need to address the challenges of indiscriminate land allocation.
The committee according to the Commissioner, is a composition of active and retired seasoned Land Administrators, Traditional Institutions, Civil Society Organizations, Local Governments and other relevant MDAs.
“The state Commissioner of Land will serve as Chairman and Commissioner of Environment will serve as CoChairman, with Former State Surveyor General Abdullahi Hassan as a member,” the commissioner said.
Other committee members include Dr Zulkifili Muhammed, a Geographical Information System expert, Dr Sadiq Abubakar, former Director of Land/Deeds, Esq. Usman Adamu, Dr. Musbahu Lawan, Mr Shehu Chamo and Mr Garba Isah.
The Council according to Musa, has also given the committee 6 weeks to present its report and recommendations, that will bring a lasting solution to the indiscriminate land allocation.
The committee is also mandated to provide a robust Land Policy that would promote accountability, equity and sustainable land use in Jigawa state.
Aisha Ahmed ✍ from Dutse
