Guiding principles of our ministry
To establish a sustainable Housing delivery system that will ensure easy access to home ownership by the citizens of the state and ensure that processes and procedure for land administration and management are devoid of ambiguities, accessible, transparent and at the end, satisfactorily rewarding.
Provision of adequate and affordable shelter for all indigenes of Jigawa state in both the Urban and rural areas.
Working together for better land administration
Managing financial operations and administrative functions of the ministry
Conducting research and maintaining statistical data for informed decision-making
Managing land administration and allocation processes
Conducting land surveys and creating accurate land maps
Processing and managing land ownership documents
Overseeing urban and regional development planning
Supporting agencies for comprehensive development
Managing state housing development and administration for sustainable living
Overseeing urban planning and development initiatives
Managing the development of the state capital
Key goals driving our ministry forward
Formulation, implementation and evaluation of all Government policies related to Land Administrations in the State.
Coordinating the activities of Agencies under it including Jigawa State Urban Development Board, Housing Authority and DCDA.
Ensuring active participation of Public, Private and Non-Governmental Organizations and equal access to Land and affordable Houses for all persons.
Ensuring access to Land for any infrastructural Development and promoting socio-economic growth
Operating a smooth Land Administration system that is customer-friendly and promotes socio-economic growth.
Ensuring provision of survey plans on all Land parcels owned by Governments, individuals and corporate institutions.
Comprehensive land management solutions for all purposes
Direct allocation and conversion of purpose for residential land use
Commercial property allocation and management services
Industrial land allocation and development services
Step-by-step guide to acquiring land in Jigawa State
Visit the teller account section and state your purpose
Make the required payment at the designated bank
Submit receipt and complete application form
Registry creates your application file
Land survey and site plan preparation
Final approval and certificate collection
Current fees for different application types
| Purpose | Form Fee | Grant Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | ₦4,000.00 | ₦10,000.00 |
| Commercial | ₦4,000.00 | ₦30,000.00 |
| Agricultural | ₦4,000.00 | ₦10,000.00 - ₦30,000.00 |
| Industrial | ₦5,000.00 | Contact office |
