The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, has announced that the government is set to publish details of all applications for public lands made between 2017 and 2024.
This announcement, made at a press conference on Wednesday, March 11, marks a significant step in broader reforms by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. Working closely with the Lands Commission, the Ministry seeks to improve oversight and administration of public lands throughout the country.
Over the past several months, authorities have meticulously reviewed thousands of applications submitted by individuals, private companies, and various organizations seeking to acquire or lease government lands. During the review, officials uncovered a range of issues, including incomplete applications and instances where allocations did not meet legal requirements and had to be revoked.
“Over 8,000 applications were reviewed; some have been revoked, while completed and compliant applications remain valid. There is a need for the public to know who has acquired what and how much was paid, so very soon, we will publish all the names of people who bought government lands,” the Deputy Minister stated.
As part of the reforms, the Cabinet has approved a key recommendation for the publication of all public lands applications.
The Lands Commission will now release both completed and uncompleted applications, organized by region, providing the public with unprecedented access to information about the allocation and management of state lands.
This initiative forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure better governance and public trust in the management of Ghana’s valuable land resources.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com