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Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning

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    Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning

    MINISTRY OF LANDS, SURVEY AND TOWN PLANNING

    VISION
     To become a technology driven organization that is secured, user friendly and a comprehensive provider of geospatial data infrastructure. 

    MISSION
    To provide an efficient Land administration process through the provision of geospatial data of Plateau State and quality services to all Services Land Titled Holders in an effective and timely 

    THE MINISTRY
    The Ministry of Lands, Surveys and Town Planning is the basic government organ saddled with implementing the provisions of the land use act, 1978.This act which seeks to unify the hitherto varying land tenure systems in the country aims at essentially ensuring level playing ground to all Nigerians in the allocation and use of land resources. 

    BACKGROUND HISTORY 
    The discovery and subsequent exploitation of Tin Ore, Columbite and allied minerals on the Jos Plateau by the British led to the establishment of the headquarters of minefields surveys in 1936.This marked the beginning of land process on the Plateau province and the office reported directly to the then Northern Ministry of Town and Country Planning, Kaduna. The subsequent creation of Benue Plateau State marked the movement to Jos in 1967under the then Ministry of Work sand Survey. 
    In April 1972,the department of Lands and Survey was carved out from the Ministry of Work sand stayed so until the creation of Plateau State out of Benue Plateau state in 1976.It remained a ministry until the year 1981. 
    The period 1981to 1986 saw the merger with Environment Department and the Planning Department into what was then called Ministry of Housing and Environment. February 1986 was the re-organization and subsequent elevation to the status of a full fledge ministry. However, in 1992,it reverted back as the Bureau for Lands, Survey and Town Planning under Governor's office and remained so until the year 2001 when it became a full fledge ministry. 

    BASIC FUNCTIONS
    Specifically, the ministry performs the following major schedules. 
    i. Provisions of residential, commercial, industrial and other relevant layouts; 
    ii, Preparation of physical developments plans; 
    iii. Surveying and Mapping; 
    iv. Processing of Statuary Land titles, which extend to subsequent transactions that may arise there from; 
    v. Advising Government on land policies; 
    vi. Other activities that are geared towards the implementation of the National Land policies. 


    PLATEAU STATE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (PLAGIS) 
    In line with the redemption agenda of the present administration under the purposeful leadership of Governor Da David Jonah Jang, saw the need to move along with the global trend of modernizing and computation of its operations, and thus took the bold steps of computerizing the state land administration process. And in 2008 contracted this task to Sivan Design DS, an Israeli GIS firm. 

    This led to the establishment of a computerized Land Data and Spatial Data in information infrastructure which is today know as Plateau State Geographic Information System 'PLAGIS' as its acronym. PLAGIS is a system that computes information on all Plateau State Land in a functional digital format. It is a more flexible system. This system is designed to link up with the cadastral system at the Survey Department and was commissioned in 2010 by His Excellency, Dr.Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

    ADVANTAGES OF PLAGIS 
    1. It enables quick and secure access to land information management 
    2. It provides the world's best available technology services to which all citizens are entitled in fair, honest timely and effective manner 
    3. It allows for development and maintaining modern standards for a stable and effective system of registering interest in land 
    4. It guarantees titles accuracy and legality to registered interest in land 
    5. It provides better quality and faster services in processing Land application and other related duties. 
    6. It promotes and enhances efficient public service delivery 

    PROCESS FOR OBTAINING STATUTORY TITLE IN PLATEAU STATE 
    A. Right of Occupancy (R OF 0) 
    1. Collection and submission of applicant forms along with evidence of ownership and survey plan of site. 
    2. Registration of application upon payment of prescribed fees. 
    3. Survey report 
    4. Planning inspection and report 
    5. Land use and allocation designation of an-applicant 
    6. Grant of title 
    B. Certificate of Occupancy (C of 0) 
    1. Acceptance of terms of grant 
    2. Preparation of title deed plans (TDP) 
    3. Preparation of certificate of occupancy (COF0) after payment of requisite fees. 
    4. Endorsement of C of 0 by the Governor 
    NB: All payments are subject to the collection of demand notices for payment at designated banks. 

    Processing Fees For Right Of Occupancy (land Forms, Processing, Site Inspection, Infrastructural Provision and R of 0) 

    JOS-BUKURU METROPOLIS 
    I. Residential 25,000.00 
    II. Commercial (individual) 34,000.00 
    III. Commercial (corporate bodies) 43,000.00 
    IV Industrial (heavy) 73,000.00 
    V. Industrial (light) 68,000.00 

    OUTSIDE JOS - BUKURU METROPOLIS 
    I. Residential 16,500.00 
    II. Commercial (individual) 27,000.00 
    III. Commercial (corporate bodies) 35,000.00 
    IV Industrial (heavy) 53,000.00 
    V . Industrial (light) 43,000.00 

    FEES FOR OTHER USES (FLAT RATE) 
    a. Vol. Organization 5,000.00 
    b. Agric-Large Scale 26,000.00 
    c. Agric-Small Scale 10,000.00 
    d. Mining -Quarry (Machine) 20,000.00 
    e. Mining-Quarry (Manual) 10,000.00 

    GROUND RENTS-RESIDENTIAL
    a. CBD-Jos-Bukuru Metropolis 250,090:00/Ha/A 
    b. Other Areas of Jos-Bukuru Metropolis 150,000.00/Ha/A 
    c. L.G.C Headquarters 50,000.00/Ha/ A 
    d. Rural Areas 15,000.00/Ha/A 

    GROUND RENT - COMMERCIAL 
    a. Jos-Bukuru Metropolis 
    i. CBD 250,000.00/Ha/A 
    ii. Banks 1,000,000.00/Ha/A 
    iii. Offices 500,000.00/Ha/ A 
    iv. Departmental Stores 800, 000.00 /Ha/A
    v. Restaurants             800,000.00/Ha/A
    vi. Shop 650,000.00/Ha/A
    vii. Ware House 800,000.00/Ha/A

    b. Other Areas of Jos-Bukuru Metropolis 
    i. CBD 150,000.00/Ha/A 
    ii, Banks 500,000.00/Ha/A 
    iii. Offices 250,000.00/Ha/A
    iv. Departmental Stores 300,000.00/Ha/A
    v. Restaurants 300,000.00/Ha/A
    vi. Shop 200,000.00/Ha/A
    vii. Ware House 200,000.00/Ha/A

    c. LGC Headquarters 50,OOO.00/Ha/A 
    d. Rural Areas 25,OOO.00/Ha/A 

    GROUND RENT-INDUSTRIAL 
    a. Jos - Bukuru Metropolis 300,000.00
    b. LGC Headquarters 100,000.00
    c. Rural Areas 50,000.00/Ha

    OTHERS- ANNUAL GROUND RENTS 
    a. Agriculture 
    -Arable 10,000/Ha
    -Poultry 250,000/Ha
    b. Mining Quarries 30,000.00/Ha
    c. Vol. Organization / Mission 10,000.00/Ha

    REGISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS / CONSENT 
    a. Application for consent
    i. Mortgage   5,000.00 
    ii Assignment 5,000.00 
    b. Registration of deeds
    i, Deed of Legal Mortgage 3% of consideration 
    ii. Deed of Release 15,000.00
    iii. Deed of Assignment 3% of consideration
    iv. Assignment by way of gift 10,000.00
    v. Power of attorney (Registration) 10,000.00

    OTHER FEES 
    a. Search -Fees 5,000.00
    b. Devolution order (Bequeathed title) 5,000.00
    c. Change of name on C of O 10,000.00
    d. Application for land extension (excluding survey fee) 10,000.00
    e. Penalty for late submission of documents for registration after 4months 10.00/day
    f. C of O fee 10,000.00

    REPLACEMENT OF LOST TITLES 
    a. Lost of R of O 5,000.00
    b. Lost of C of O 10,000.00
    c. Certified True Copy (CTC) 10,000.00
    d. Execution / Registration of C of O 1,000.00
    e. Registration of an instrument for Assignment, Mortgage, sub-lease etc 3,000.00

    ALIENATION FOR R OF O/C OF 0 BY SUB LEASE 
    a. Consent 5,000.00
    b. Registration 3% of consideration
    c. Quarry Lease 
    d. Merger of Titles 10,000.00
    e. Part surrender fees in lieu of Registration & Stamp duty 8% of Assessed Value

    RE-CERTIFICATION FEE 
    a. Re-certification fee 10,000.00

    INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION LEVY 
    a. Residential 5,000.00
    b. Commercial 7,000.00
    c. Industrial - Light/heavy 10,000.00

    SURVEY FEES 
    a. Up to 0.05 Ha 12,500.00
    b. 0.05HA - 0.10Ha 16,250.00
    c. 0.10HA- 0.20Ha 35,000.00
    d. 0.20HA - 0.30Ha 37,000.00
    e. 0.30HA - 0.40Ha 40,000.00
    f. 0.40HA - 0.50Ha 63,000.00
    g. 0.50HA - 1.00Ha 75,000.00
    h. 1.00HA - 5.00Ha 90, 000.00
    i. Charting plus TDP production and legal endorsement 5,000.00

    For any additional hectares above 5.00 HA, charge the sum of N5, 000.00 Processing of survey plan lodged by registered surveyors 

    PRINTING 
    i. A set of TDP (Prints) 'A4' 1,000.00
    ii. A set of large TDP (A3) 2,000.00
    ill. A set of large of TDP (AO) 15,000.00

    INTELLIGENT SHEET INSPECTION FEES 
    a. Maps sales 
    1. Topographical Map scale: - 1:50,000 3,000/copy (colour)
    2. Administrative 5,000/copy (colour)
    3. 1:2000 1,200.00

    BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL FEES (OUTSIDE JOS BUKURU) METROPOLIS 
    a. Residential
    1. Bungalow/Duplex not more than 3 B/Rooms 5,000.00 flat
    2. Luxury Apartment 8,000.00 flat
    3.Extra-Room 1,000.00 flat 
    4.Room Houses 3,000.00 flat 
    5. Fence 2,000.00 

    b. Commercial 
    1. Filling Station 15,000.00/Pump
    2. Shops 5,000.00/Shop space
    3. Hotels (Excluding Chalets) 20,000.00
    4. Holiday resort (Club) 50,000.00 each
    5. Ware House 25,000.00
    6. Offices 25,000.00
    7. Conferences/Hall 20,000.00
    8. Community Hall 10,000.00
    9. Cinema Hall 10,000.00
    10. Merchant Banks 50,000.00
    11. Community / Banks 15,000.00

    c. Industrial 
    1. Light Industry 15,000.00
    2. Medium Industry 20,000.00
    3. Heavy Industry 30,000.00

    EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 
    1. Nursery Schools 10,000.00
    2. Primary schools 15,000.00
    3. Secondary schools 20,000.00
    4. Tertiary Institutions 30,000.00

    AGRICULTURAL 
    i. Small scale 2,000.00
    ii. Large scale 20,000.00

    RELIGIOUS 
    i. Churches/Mosques 10,000.00

    MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT 
    1. Clinic (Max 5 Beds) 20,000.00
    2. Hospital (Above 5 Beds) 30,000.00
    3. Foundation Level 15,000.00
    4. Lintel Level 40,000.00
    5. Completed 75,000.00
    6. Storey Building 50,000.00 Floor

    CONTRAVENTION
    1. Foundation Level 15,000.00
    2. Lintel Level 40,000.00
    3. Completed 75,000.00
    4. Storey Building 50,000.00

    LAYOUT APPROVAL FEES 
    1. Residential 2,000.00/plot
    2. Industrial 4,000.00/plot
    3. Commercial 3,000.00/plot
    4. Private Institutions 10,000.00/hectare
    5. Voluntary Org. 2,000.00/hectare

    CHANGE OF PURPOSE CLAUSE FEE TO RESIDENTIAL 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 30,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 10,000.00

    SHOPS 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 70,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 30,000.00

    OFFICES 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 70,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 25,000.00

    COMMERCIAL BANKS 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 400.000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 150,000.00

    POULTRY 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 70,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 25,000.00

    HOTELS 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 200,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 90,000.00

    VOLUNTARY ORG/REL BODIES 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 50,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 20,000.00

    COTTAGE INDUSTRIES /TIN SHEDS BAKERIES ETC 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 100,000.00  
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 30,000.00

    EDUCATION AND HEALTH INSTITUTIONS 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 100,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 40,000.00

    ORCHARDS 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 50,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 20,000.00

    SUPER MARKET SIDE PARTMENTAL STORES 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 120,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 50,000.00

    BLOCK INDUSTRIES 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 90,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 30,000.00

    PETROL/FILLING STATIONS 
    1. Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 500,000.00
    2. Outside Jos/Bukuru Metropolis 200,000.00

    SITE INSPECTION FOR COMPLAINTS ETC 5,000.00

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