By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
Nigeria will be presenting its bold and modernized transformative Land Administration of Renewed Hope Agenda at the 2025 World Bank Land Conference .This was according to a statement signed and issued byDirector Press and Public Relations, Salisu Badamasi Haiba, said the Nigerian delegation is the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, and key Directors of the Ministry.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa will be speaking on Tuesday, May 7, at a high-level panel session titled “Global Land Governance and Tenure: A Call to Action.”
He will share Nigeria’s plans to roll out a National Land Titling, Registration, and Documentation Programme that integrates existing state-level initiatives into a unified national framework.
The programme aims to digitize land records, reduce transaction costs, expand tenure security, and unlock over ₦300 billion in dormant land assets across the country.
“Through the Renewed Hope Agenda, we are repositioning land as a tool for empowerment, investment, and national prosperity,” said Minister Dangiwa. “Our goal is simple – ensure every Nigerian, especially in underserved communities, can access secure land titles and use them as a platform for growth.”
He said Nigeria participation reflects Nigeria’s strong commitment to modernizing land governance as a critical enabler of economic development, housing delivery, climate resilience, and poverty reduction.
The Ministry’s team will use the conference to strengthen partnerships with global institutions, explore digital solutions for land management, and learn from other countries’ success stories.
The conference, with the theme “Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action: From Awareness to Action,” convenes global experts and government leaders to explore innovations that ensure equitable land access and secure tenure in the face of climate challenges.
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