Enugu Governor Signs Land Use Regulation 2025, Designates Urban Areas
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has signed into law the Land Use Regulation 2025 and Executive Order No. 1, 2025, which designates several areas across the state as urban zones. This executive action is aimed at enhancing land transparency and boosting the state’s revenue.
The newly signed Executive Order, titled “Enugu State Designation of Land as Urban Areas,” includes the designation of the entire Enugu East, Enugu North, and Enugu South Local Government Areas as urban areas. Additionally, the entire Udi, Nkanu West, Nkanu East, and Nsukka LGAs have also been categorized as urban areas.
Parts of other LGAs have also been marked as urban zones. For instance, Ndeabor Urban Area in Aninri LGA spans a 10 km radius, and Oduma Urban Area covers a 20 km radius. Similarly, Agwu Town in Agwu LGA is designated with a 25 km radius, along with other key locations such as Ihe, Agbogugu, and Mgbowo.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Governor Mbah emphasized the significance of the move, describing it as a historic milestone for the state. He noted that the regulation is part of a broader initiative that includes the recently launched Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS), which aims to streamline land transactions and improve transparency.
Governor Mbah assured the public that the new regulation would eliminate hidden charges and corruption related to land transactions. The initiative, he said, would ensure that all fees and timelines for land applications are transparent and clearly defined, making the land management system in the state more efficient and user-friendly.
Additionally, Mbah highlighted the regulation’s role in ending double allocations and land grabbing practices, marking a new era of clarity and fairness in land dealings in the state. He also announced that residents of newly designated urban areas would now be able to apply for Certificates of Occupancy for their properties.
The governor concluded by committing to a robust public enlightenment campaign to ensure that citizens fully understand the new land policies, including the processes for applying for land titles and the fees associated with them.
