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The Ministry of Lands and Survey
The Ministry of Lands and survey is the primary government agency responsible for the administration, management, and regulation of land, housing, and physical development throughout Bayelsa State.
MISSION
To provide affordable serviced plots to the people with title documents for various Land uses, while embarking on Sustainable housing schemes, which would provide safe Secured decent and affordable houses for residence to promote healthy and harmonious urban living environment
VISION
- To work together to build a State with thriving economy through the provision of Land for government and private purposes, that will provide not only for our current needs but will ensure a secured and prosperous future for our children and future generations.
Vision Cont'd
- Providing a Secured environment where personal Safety and Security of property are enjoyed by all members of Society in a peaceful Setting
- To design and establish appropriate institutional framework that encourages public private partnership in housing with the view of harnessing professional best practices in planning through the Utilization of planned layout, master plans and incorporation of principles of development Control for effective housing administration within Yenagoa and all local government headquarters in the state
Hon. Perepuighe Biewari, Esq.
The commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Development, Hon. Perepuighe Biewari, Esq. was ppointed by His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri, and sworn in on April 29, 2024, Perepuighe Biewari brings a legal practitioner’s rigorous approach to land administration.
As Commissioner, he has swiftly championed reforms to combat land fraud and promote transparency. He actively advises the public to exercise due diligence in land transactions and secure full documentation, moving beyond reliance on Certificates of Occupancy alone.
His focus is on sanitizing the sector, resolving disputes, and ensuring orderly land management for the sustainable development of Bayelsa State.
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