Cross River State Government says it is launching a fully automated platform to streamline the processing of Certificate of Ownership (C of O), as it begins digitising land title applications to speed up delivery, reduce fraud, and improve transparency for landowners and property buyers.
The initiative, driven by the Cross River Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA), is promising to process and complete C of O applications within 60 days, marking a dramatic improvement on previous timelines that were often fraught with bottlenecks and delays.
Under the new system, applicants can now apply, upgrade, and track their C of O status online via the CRGIA portal, which is designed with advanced security features to prevent forgery and ensure compliance with updated land regulations in the state.
Credit: Cross River website
The reform is being supported through a public-private partnership with Nugi Technologies Nigeria Ltd, which is deploying advanced software, digital mapping tools, and automation systems to overhaul the land administration workflow.
“All holders of previous C of O documents are advised to upgrade to the new version to ensure their land titles remain valid and compliant with current regulations,” the state government is advising.
The reform is being supported through a public-private partnership with Nugi Technologies Nigeria Ltd, which is deploying advanced software, digital mapping tools, and automation systems to overhaul the land administration workflow.
Ajoke Akinlabi, Acting CEO of Nugi Technologies Nigeria Ltd, says the technology integration is already yielding results. “We have successfully deployed software applications to the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development, the Office of the Surveyor General, and the Cross River State Geographic Information Agency,” Akinlabi says. “This is improving workflows, enhancing data accuracy, and streamlining land administration processes.”
As part of the tech revamp, Cross River is also deploying field equipment including drones, surveying tools, printers and computers to support land mapping and geospatial data management, which are seen as critical to modernising land governance.
The new platform is also enabling real-time tracking of applications and secure online payments, positioning the state as a leader in digital transformation in land administration.
With growing demand for land ownership documentation, particularly in urban centres, the state government is hoping this digital migration will curb fraudulent practices, ease property transactions, and attract investment by assuring secure land tenure systems.
For landowners, property developers, and investors in Cross River, the technology-driven reform is signalling a more transparent and accessible future for land title acquisition and management, according to the state government.
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