06/08/2026
KADUNA STATE FLAGS OFF HISTORIC SECTIONAL TITLING, A FIRST IN NIGERIA
A historic milestone in property ownership was recorded today in Kaduna State with the official flag-off of the long-awaited Sectional Titling initiative, a groundbreaking reform that will enable owners of shops, apartments, terrace houses, and other individual units within multi-unit developments to obtain legal titles for their specific properties.
The initiative, the first of its kind in Nigeria, is the product of a strategic collaboration between the Kaduna Markets Development and Management Company (KMDMC) and the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS). It marks a significant breakthrough in land administration and property ownership, opening a new chapter for investors, homeowners, and business owners across the state.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Managing Director of KMDMC, Alhaji Ahmed Shehu Haruna, commended the Director General of KADGIS, Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim, describing the Sectional Titling initiative as his brainchild and acknowledging his commitment to making the reform a reality.
He also expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for his unwavering support and political will, noting that previous administrations had attempted to introduce the initiative without success.
In his remarks, the Director General of KADGIS, Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim, praised Governor Uba Sani for his foresight and commitment to transforming land administration in Kaduna State. He stated that the administration's reforms have continued to modernize the land sector, improve service delivery, and resolve numerous land-related disputes affecting communities and property owners.
The high point of the event was the presentation of Certificates of Occupancy under the Sectional Titling scheme to the first batch of beneficiaries, amid excitement and celebration by stakeholders in attendance. The presentation underscored the historic significance of the initiative and its potential to enhance property rights, promote investment, and increase the value and security of individually owned units.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Engr. Muhammad Abdul Karim expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani, KMDMC, and KADGIS for introducing the initiative, describing it as a major achievement that provides greater security and legal protection for property owners.
The Kaduna State Government has encouraged owners of shops, apartments, terrace houses, and other eligible properties to take advantage of the Sectional Titling programme by processing legal titles for their individual units, thereby securing their investments and strengthening property ownership in the state.