Kadgis

10/10/2026

08/10/2026

AFRICAN NATURAL RESOURCES AND MINES LTD VISITS KADGIS, SEEKS STRONGER RELATIONSHIP WITH HOST COMMUNITY

The executives of African Natural Resources and Mines Ltd today paid a courtesy visit to the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) to strengthen the existing relationship between the company and the Service and to appreciate KADGIS for its support towards the smooth operations of the company.

Speaking during the visit, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Anand Dubey, highlighted the progress recorded in the operations of the company and emphasised the need for the relocation of its host community due to its proximity to the mining site.

According to him, the relocation is necessary to safeguard the health and wellbeing of members of the community from possible pollution and environmental contamination associated with the proximity of the settlement to the mining operations.

Mr Dubey explained that the company is looking forward to engaging the host community and other relevant stakeholders in discussions aimed at arriving at a workable and mutually beneficial solution.

He further disclosed that the company has undertaken several Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the host community, including the provision of solar powered boreholes, scholarships for students, employment opportunities, the construction of a secondary school, among other interventions.

The CEO, however, stressed the need to further strengthen the relationship between the company and the host community, noting that KADGIS could play an important role in facilitating constructive engagement among the stakeholders.

In his welcoming remarks, the Director General of KADGIS, Dr Bashir Garba Ibrahim, welcomed the delegation and assured them of the Kaduna State Government's openness to doing business with investors.

Dr Bashir stated that KADGIS is ready to play its part in fostering a stronger relationship between the company and its host community through a stakeholder engagement that would provide an opportunity for all parties to discuss the issues and work towards a sustainable resolution.

He also stressed the importance of meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives by companies operating within communities, describing such interventions as a gesture of appreciation and commitment to the wellbeing and development of their host communities.

07/10/2026

NATIONAL EYE CENTRE HOLDS WORLD SIGHT DAY OUTREACH AT KADGIS

As part of activities to commemorate World Sight Day, the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, has held an awareness and medical outreach programme at the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS).

The event, organised in collaboration with the Kaduna State Ministry of Health and other partner agencies, was held under the theme “Love Your Eyes.” World Sight Day is commemorated annually to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and the need to safeguard sight.

The National Eye Centre, established over 35 years ago, is the only government owned hospital in Nigeria at the apex level of eye care. The Centre undertakes annual outreach programmes as part of activities marking World Sight Day, reaching out to communities and institutions to promote awareness and early detection of eye related conditions.

The outreach at KADGIS included eye screening as well as checks for other health conditions, including blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

In her remarks, the Chief Medical Director of the National Eye Centre, Dr Amina Hassan Wali, stressed the importance of sight and the need for individuals to take proper care of their eyes. She explained that World Sight Day provides an opportunity for eye care practitioners to create greater awareness about the importance of eye health and preventive care.

Dr Wali said KADGIS was selected to host this year’s outreach because of the important role the Service has played in resolving it's long running land related disputes and promoting peaceful solutions not only to the centre but in Kaduna State in general.

She also appreciated the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his numerous contributions and interventions towards the development and improvement of services at the National Eye Centre.

In his welcome address, the Director General of KADGIS, Dr Bashir Garba Ibrahim, thanked the National Eye Centre for considering KADGIS worthy of its annual outreach programme.

Dr Bashir described the National Eye Centre as a critical institution of immense value to Kaduna State as such, the numerous interventions by Governor Uba Sani aimed at strengthening the Centre and enhancing its capacity to provide quality eye care services to the people.

A presentation on various eye ailments, their prevention and proper eye care practices was delivered by Dr Suleiman Kayode Ameen, a Consultant Ophthalmologist with the National Eye Centre.

Staff of KADGIS participated actively in the outreach programme, which included eye screening, fasting blood sugar testing and blood pressure checks.

The programme provided staff with an opportunity to assess their eye and general health while reinforcing the importance of regular medical checks and preventive healthcare.

06/10/2026

KADGIS RESOLVES ENCROACHMENT DISPUTE OVER MOSQUE SETBACK IN BAKIN RUWA, TUDUN WADA

As part of its continued efforts to resolve land-related disputes and prevent future encroachment, the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) convened a stakeholder meeting today, 6th October 2026, to address an issue concerning the encroachment on a designated setback being used by the community as an extension of a mosque for congregational prayers in Bakin Ruwa, Tudun Wada, Kaduna.

During the deliberations, it was established that a house had encroached on the setback, after which the property was sold to an innocent buyer, thereby creating a dispute over the affected area.

After extensive deliberations with all concerned parties, it was resolved that all houses surrounding the mosque would be properly beaconed to clearly establish their boundaries and prevent possible encroachment in the future.

It was further resolved that the setback serving as an extension of the mosque would be designated as a G-item, thereby protecting the area from further development that could undermine its intended communal use.

The resolution has helped to clear misconceptions and establish a common understanding among all parties concerned. The measures adopted are also expected to provide a lasting solution and prevent future encroachment around the mosque and its surrounding setback.

The intervention further demonstrates KADGIS' commitment to resolving land-related disputes through dialogue, proper documentation and clear demarcation, while promoting fairness and orderly land administration in Kaduna State.

05/10/2026

KADUNA STATE GOVERNOR GRANTS WAIVER ON TITLE OF ABUBAKAR GUMI COLLEGE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCES

In a bold move aimed at advancing education in Kaduna State and preserving the legacy of the late Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi, a renowned educationist and philanthropist, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has graciously approved a waiver of all financial obligations associated with the title of Abubakar Gumi College, Tudun Wada, Kaduna.

The waiver is intended to pave the way for the establishment of the proposed Abubakar Gumi University and the Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi School of Nursing Sciences on the premises of the College.

The development followed a series of consultations between Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, who has been at the forefront of efforts to actualise the establishment of the two institutions, and the family of the late Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi.

The history of educational development in Kaduna State cannot be complete without acknowledging the immense contribution of the late Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi, whose philanthropy gave rise to the renowned Abubakar Gumi College in Tudun Wada, Kaduna.

Located within a community largely inhabited by people of modest means, the school provided children of less privileged families, including many orphans, with access to quality education comparable to that offered by some of the best schools in Kaduna State during its most prosperous years.

The two sections of the school,the morning section, which provided Western education, and the afternoon section, which focused on Islamic education were both highly regarded and attracted students from within and beyond the community.

The school's outstanding contribution to education earned Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi recognition both within and outside Nigeria. At its peak, the institution also had a significant number of expatriate teachers serving in both its Western and Islamic education sections.

Following the demise of the philanthropist, several efforts were made to reposition and revive the institution, which occupies a vast expanse of land with considerable potential for further educational development and greater benefit to the society and Kaduna State.

These efforts eventually gave rise to the proposal for the establishment of a university and a school of nursing sciences on the premises.

The Kaduna State Government, recognising the importance of the initiative and its potential contribution to the educational development of the State, has therefore stepped in to facilitate its actualisation.

With the granting of the waiver, the proposed institutions are expected to receive a significant boost, with development expected to commence in earnest.

The initiative is expected to not only revive the historic educational legacy of Abubakar Gumi College and the late Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi, but also create new opportunities for quality higher education and professional training for young people in Kaduna State and beyond.

29/09/2026

KADGIS INTERVENES IN FILIN SHANYA TUDUN WADA LAND DISPUTE

Following an attempt to take possession of a parcel of land in Filin Shanya, Tudun Wada, pursuant to a court judgement, the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) has convened an emergency stakeholder meeting with all concerned parties to unravel the circumstances surrounding the dispute.

Present at the meeting were the Executive Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government Area, Hon. Rayyan Hussain; Traditional rulers from Sabon Gari and Kinkinau; community leaders from Unguwar Mu’azu, Tudun Wada and Kinkinau; security personnel; and members of the affected community.

The dispute arose after Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, who is laying claim to the land based on a court judgement, attempted to take possession of the area by embarking on a demolition exercise around the Business Apprenticeship Training Centre (BATC) and the surrounding residential settlements.

The development prompted members of the community to raise the alarm and seek the intervention of relevant authorities. The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUPDA) responded promptly by visiting the site to assess the situation.

Speaking during the stakeholder meeting, the Director General of KADGIS, Dr. Bashir Garba Ibrahim, explained that the land had previously been acquired by the government for an overriding public purpose. He further disclosed that part of the land was designated as a G-item, while another portion was planned into a residential layout.

The meeting also established that a significant number of houses within the affected residential area had obtained valid titles.

Following the intervention by KADGIS and deliberations among the stakeholders, a resolution was reached to address the matter through adequate compensation to deserving parties, with the aim of bringing the longstanding dispute to a final and peaceful resolution.

The resolution underscores the commitment of the Kaduna State Government to resolving land-related disputes through dialogue, fairness and due process while protecting legitimate interests and maintaining peace within affected communities.

23/09/2026

KADGIS ENGAGES LAND AND PROPERTY AGENTS ON NEW REGISTRATION FRAMEWORK

As a follow-up to the KADGIS Town Hall Meeting on Land Administration Reforms held on 18th September 2026, the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) convened a meeting with the executives of the National Union Association of Land and Property Agents of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, to provide further clarification on the newly introduced registration of land and property agents in Kaduna State.

Welcoming the union officials, the Director General of KADGIS, Dr Bashir Garba Ibrahim, explained the purpose of the registration exercise, its modalities and the importance of ensuring that individuals involved in land and property transactions operate within the established legal and regulatory framework.

The DG urged members of the union to desist from contravening existing laws and regulations governing land administration in the state. He also encouraged them to always approach KADGIS whenever disputes arise in the course of land transactions for amicable resolution, noting that matters beyond the mandate of the Service would be referred to the appropriate courts.

Dr Bashir further called for unity and cooperation among the various factions of the union, stressing the importance of presenting a united front in order to promote professionalism and ensure effective engagement with relevant government institutions.

He added that a new framework for collaboration between the legal sector and the union would be established, with the aim of ensuring that land and property transactions conducted through registered agents are properly regulated and given the necessary legal backing.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the National Union Association of Land and Property Agents of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, Shafiu Salisu Abubakar, welcomed the newly introduced registration framework, describing it as an important step towards sanitising the land and property agency business and bringing about the much-needed reforms in accordance with the law.

He expressed appreciation to the KADGIS management for the guidance and advice provided during the meeting, particularly on the need for unity among the various factions of the union, assuring that the issue would be given topmost priority.

The meeting further strengthened the commitment of KADGIS and the union to collaborate towards promoting a more transparent, orderly and legally compliant land and property transaction system in Kaduna State.