Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has launched a groundbreaking 3D drone aerial mapping initiative at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti. The project is set to revolutionize land administration, streamline management, and promote transparency in the state.
Governor Oyebanji emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating that it would eliminate fraudulent land transactions, including multiple sales of the same land, and curb land grabbing. “This project will open the door for more investment into Ekiti State, and ensure that land transactions are secure and transparent,” he remarked. The initiative will create a detailed geospatial database, making it easier to manage and track land and property ownership across the state.
By using low-altitude flights to map the entire state’s landmass over a month, the project aims to make land records easily accessible. With this system, investors will no longer need to visit the Surveyor-General’s office but can access land and property information at the click of a button. Governor Oyebanji further assured that this initiative would position Ekiti as an attractive destination for investors looking for secure and efficient land management systems.
Professor James Olaleye, the Special Adviser on Lands, Survey, and e-GIS, highlighted that the project would modernize land administration by incorporating geospatial technology. He added that the move would boost the state’s revenue and eliminate the challenges of locating properties.
The contractor overseeing the project, Surveyor Olajugba Oluropo, promised to deliver the mapping initiative on time and to the highest standards, showcasing the technology to government officials. This initiative represents a major step forward in transforming Ekiti’s land administration into a model for other states to follow.
