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Press release   3 June 2026  · Digital services

Ogun State launches digital C of O application portal

The Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey has launched a new digital portal allowing residents and developers to apply for Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) online, reducing processing time from months to weeks.


Policy paper   28 May 2026  · Strategy

Ogun State Land Administration Strategy 2025–2030

The Ogun State Government publishes its five-year land administration strategy, covering digitisation of the land register, expansion of survey coverage, and reduction of informal land transactions across the 20 Local Government Areas.


Guidance   20 May 2026  · Guidance

Updated guidelines: Governor's Consent application process

The Bureau of Lands and Survey has updated its guidelines for obtaining Governor's Consent on subsequent land transactions. All applicants must now submit stamped duty receipts and a current search report from the OG Land Registry portal.


Statistics   14 May 2026  · Statistics

Ogun State property market report: Q1 2026

Land and property values in Ogun State rose by an average of 8.3% in Q1 2026. The average plot price in Abeokuta is now ₦18.5 million, while Sagamu and Ijebu-Ode corridors recorded the highest growth at 12% year-on-year.


Consultation   5 May 2026  · Consultation

Consultation: Improving transparency in land transactions in Ogun State

The Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development is seeking public views on proposals to make land ownership records more accessible, including beneficial ownership data and title search results, through the OG Land Registry portal.

Consultation closes: 31 July 2026


Press release   22 April 2026  · Digital services

OG Land Registry integrates geospatial mapping service

New geospatial layers — including flood plains, forest reserves, and road acquisition buffers — are now available on the OG Land Registry digital search portal, helping registered surveyors and developers assess encumbrances before purchase.


Policy paper   10 April 2026  · Legislation

Government response to Land Use Act reform proposals

The Federal Government has responded to the recommendations of the Land Reform Technical Committee, confirming intent to amend the Land Use Act 1978 to streamline C of O processing, reduce consent bottlenecks, and empower state land registries.


Guidance   1 April 2026  · Fees

New registry fee schedule effective 1 April 2026

The Ogun State Land Registry Fee Order 2026 takes effect today. Document search fees remain at ₦1,500; C of O processing fees for residential properties have been revised based on plot size and LGA location.