The Deputy Executive Secretary in charge of Corporate Services at the Lands Commission, Surveyor Jones Ofori-Boadu, has expressed concern over the fact that Lands Commission offices in parts of the country continue to operate from rented premises.
“Unfortunately, most of our offices are in rented premises. Apart from four regions, we cannot confidently say we have permanent office accommodation,” he revealed.
Surveyor Ofori-Boadu made these remarks during a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the Central Regional Lands Commission Office Complex, an initiative to establish permanent offices in all 16 regions of Ghana.
The project, expected to be completed within 24 months, will provide a permanent, fully equipped office space to enhance the Commission’s regional operations.
He further noted that the Lands Commission is pursuing an agenda to rebrand and digitize its operations.
“We need a conducive environment to drive our digital agenda. The rebranding of the Lands Commission and the push towards digitalization are key parts of this transformation,” he stated.
Surveyor Ofori-Boadu added that the Commission has secured approval from its supervising ministry to embark on a major project comprising six components, including the provision of updated maps for the entire country.
“Every country develops based on maps and spatial data,” he emphasized, explaining that the move would enable the Commission to digitize all paper records, thereby improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Meanwhile, the Central Regional Lands Officer, Mr. Seth Osei, lamented the current state of the regional office, noting that it is severely overcrowded.
“The Central Regional Lands Commission office is already choked. People find it difficult to even find a place to sit and work comfortably,” he said.
Mr. Osei described the commissioning of the new office complex as a timely and significant step, offering staff a facility that would reflect the true image of the Commission.
“It is also an opportunity for us to ensure that, once completed, the building is properly maintained,” he emphasized.
He expressed gratitude to the management of the Lands Commission and the government for making the project a reality.
