About Us

Who we are

Brief History of The Bureau of Land and Survey

  • The Land Act of 1978 in Section 1 (2) (a-b) states that “all land comprised in the territory of each State (except land rested in solely in the governor of the State, who would hold such land trust for the people and would be responsible for the management of the State’s land resources in the best interest of the State and its citizens”.
  • The Bureau of Lands and Survey (BLS) was carved out of the erstwhile Bureau of Lands, Survey and Town Planning in 2004 to administer the State’s land resources as directed by the Ogun State Government, but with the ultimate goal of ensuring the systematic and orderly development of the State.  This utilization and management of land resources is the focal point that has since guided the State’s land policy thrust.
  • The Bureau of Lands and Survey has since the inception of the administration of His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR spared nothing to ensure the attainment of these towering goals.  Further to this, it has placed emphasis on the importance of paradigm shift in the way government business is conducted viz: to reduce waste in time and resources, minimize, misprocessing, promote transparency, due diligence and ensure deployment of the commonwealth of the State for developmental projects with impact on the citizens’ welfare.

VISION

• Vigorously pursuing registration of titles to land, to enliven the land assets of the citizenry, as poverty alleviation strategy as we “build our future together”.
• To commit to timely processing of all applications, for efficient land administration, improving the ease of doing business in the State.
• Running a transparent system that is interactive and inclusive, and devoid of unethical tendencies/influences.

MISSION

To ensure efficient management of Ogun State’s Land Resources, accessible to all, for the common good of the citizenry; in accordance with all applicable regulatory provisions.

Statutory Functions of The Bureau

  • Facilitating land acquisition and development by government and private estate developers and investors.
  • Making land available for allocation in sufficient, large and economic units for bona-fide investors.
  • Checking land speculation hoarding and waste-in-use.
  • Minimizing incessant rancour and litigation over land issues.
  • Providing a major revenue source for government through land title documentation, land allocation, ground rent etc.
  • Determination and payment of compensation for compulsorily acquired land as provided under the Land Use Act.
  • Land Surveying and production of maps.
  • Boundary survey and boundary conflicts resolution.
  • Coordination and regulation of survey activities in the State.

Our Vision:

To steward Ogun State’s land resources to ensure for the present and future prosperity of her people.

Our Mission:

Be a trustworthy and accessible digital platform providing matchless quality in the administration of land products and services in Ogun State.

Contact:

Block D, State Secretariat, Governor’s Office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.

Tel: +234 123 456 7890