By Simeon OSAJIE
Edo State Commissioner of Land and Housing, Alhaji Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa has assured Edo people that he will be guided by due process in all land allocations just as digitization of land records will also be accelerated.
Alhaji Musa, who spoke in Benin, the state capital while addressing journalist shortly after his assumption of office pledged the determination of the ministry to the expansion of housing delivery while every transaction will be in rooted in accountability and public interest.
He said that he completely aligned himself with the visionary land and housing reform policy of Governor Monday Okpebholo, whose administration is deeply committed to restoring transparency, order, and fairness in land administration and housing development across the state.
He added that the policy thrust of the ministry will be guided by the Senator Monday Okpebholo administration’s SHINE Agenda, which emphasizes Social Welfare, Housing, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth.
“In line with this vision, the governor will pursue affordable and accessible housing projects that directly address the needs of Edo citizens through the ministry and in collaboration with the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
“The ministry will also embark on urban renewal initiatives that enhance community development, improve living standards, and align with the governor’s vision of a modern, inclusive, and people-centered Edo State,” he said.
The new commissioner, who had a meeting with top officials of the ministry shortly after resumption of office said that his focus remained on interpreting the governor’s policies into tangible results that will improve the daily lives of the people.
While acknowledging the strategic importance of land administration and housing to the lives of Edo people and residents, Alhaji Musa affectionately called Yakson noted that with the necessary cooperation from stakeholders, the era of inaccessibility, bottlenecks, and irregularities in land and housing will soon be a thing of the past.
“Under my leadership, the ministry will make land and housing administration a catalyst for economic growth, urban renewal, and social harmony reflecting the transparency and people-centered leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo,” he added.