The Lagos State Government is embarking on a cutting-edge Geographic Information System (GIS) project to revolutionize property mapping and identification processes. This initiative is set to significantly streamline the Land Use Charge (LUC) billing and payment procedures within the state.
Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, the Commissioner of Finance, unveiled this forward-looking system during a Land Use Charge Matters event in Lagos. He emphasized that this innovative system will effectively eliminate the possibility of property owners evading their Land Use Charges.
He stated, “Commencing from December 2023, the State Government will be embracing the Geographic Information System to facilitate the prompt collection of Land Use Charges. I urge all property owners to promptly update their property records.”

Mr. Oluyomi further underscored the importance of the social contract between the government and the people, emphasizing the commitment of Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to fulfill this contract by providing modern infrastructure and meeting the evolving needs of a 21st-century Smart city.
In addition to this, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Hundogan Sewanu Temitope, emphasized the importance of property owners making use of available platforms for Land Use Charge Dispute Resolution. This approach ensures that they can access the associated benefits and steer clear of potential consequences stemming from non-compliance.
The advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) in question is designed to automatically generate bills for all property owners by utilizing an integrated valuation methodology. This methodology will precisely determine the location and market value of all properties within the state, revolutionizing the Land Use Charge system.
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