The Abia State Government has moved its ease-of-doing-business index a notch higher with the recent launch and activation of Get Your C-of-O in 30 Days program.
Speaking during the launch of the Get Your C-of-O in 30 Days initiative, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Chaka Chukwumerije said the aim of the initiative was to fast-track the ease of doing business in Abia State.
A Certificate of Occupancy is a legal document issued by the State Government, legally authorising the holder to possess, occupy and develop the designated property. A Certificate of Occupancy is a legal proof that the holder owns the property.
In the recent past, the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy by the state government has been a herculean task taking upward of two years or more, in some instances; primarily due to bureaucratic bottlenecks.
Now under the Abia State Ministry of Lands and Housing MASS TITLING initiative, any title holder to land or property can process and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) in thirty days, from date of application.
To obtain your Certificate of Occupancy, you have to submit a completed application form together with the following, where applicable:
1) Current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Abia State Internal Revenue Service (ABIAIRS) for individuals; or from the federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for corporate bodies.
2) Evidence of ownership, usually a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney will normally include a genuine Survey Plan of the property produced by a Registered Surveyor.
3) Two passport sized photos (for individuals)
4) Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (for corporate bodies)
5) Logo of the corporate body
6) Police Report issued by the Nigeria Police Force (for Petrol Filling Stations)
7) Fire Service Report issued by the State Fire Service (for Petrol Filling Stations)
8) Approval of Ministry of Agriculture (required for agricultural uses)
9) Approval of Ministry of Education (required for educational uses)
10) Approval of Ministry of Industries (required for industrial uses)
11) Fencing Permit approval from Town Planning Authority (if developed)
12) Building Plan approval from Town Planning Authority (if developed)
You can obtain your application form from the Ministry of Lands and Housing, New Government Secretariat, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia.
You can also get more information from:
GSM: 09160002083, 09160002084
eMail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Or visit any Land Office or Town Planning Authority in any of the 17 LGAs.
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