THE Anambra State government has warned property owners that undeveloped lands risk revocation as the recertification of land titles comes to an end.

Only individuals whose records are updated and integrated into the new Anambra State Geographic Information System (ANAMGIS) database will be allowed to carry out transactions at the Ministry of Lands, including mortgages, registration of power of attorney, and deeds of assignment.

The state aims to ensure that all allocated lands are properly developed and serve their intended purposes. The Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, has begun enforcement exercises at Awka Millennium City Estate in Agu-Awka.

ACTDA’s Managing Director, Dr Ossy Onuko, emphasised that the exercise is part of the “Operation Keep Awka Clean” initiative, which seeks to promote urban planning, active development, and curb land speculation.
Developers who acquired plots but have not commenced construction risk having their lands reassigned to more committed developers who will build within the stipulated timeframe.

Speaking on the slow progress of the estate, ACTDA’s Head of Development Control, Charles Ekwunife, noted that the layout was intended as a flagship development for Awka and that all allocated lands must adhere to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the estate.
Estate management acknowledged that less than 20 per cent of the development has been completed but commended ACTDA’s intervention, which aligns with the shared vision of creating a functional and vibrant residential community.