Land Reform: Taraba Gov Integrates Bureau Of Lands end Survey Into TAGIS
By Lynn AddaÂ
The Taraba State Governor Dr Agbu Kefas has issued an Executive Order No 1 of 2025, merging the Bureau for Lands end Survey into the Taraba Geographic Information System, TAGIS in a bold step toward modernising land administration in the state
Gov Agbu Kefas
This is contained in a Press Release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yusuf Sanda.
“This reform aligns with global best practices in digital governance, efficiency, and transparency. The move follows the enabling law establishing TAGIS as the central body for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital land management in the state.
“By this directive:
“The Bureau for Lands now becomes a functional department under TAGIS.
The Director of Lands has been reassigned as Technical Adviser on Land Records, Compliance, and Physical Inspections within the TAGIS structure.
TAGIS will now lead all digital land reforms, certificate processing, digital surveying, and title management in Taraba State”.
Speaking on the reform, the Governor stated:
“This is not about who is senior or junior—it is about competence, relevance, and vision. Taraba must move with the times. We are building a future-ready system that will outlive us and empower future generations.”
The Governor assured civil servants that no one would lose their job, but everyone must realign with the state’s digital transformation agenda.
The Release revealed that a Transition Committee has been set up to oversee the smooth implementation of the directive.
The public is advised to channel all land-related inquiries, henceforth, to TAGIS.
