Accra, March 31, – Government is set to introduce nationwide digital mapping as part of sweeping reforms aimed at modernising Ghana’s land administration system, improving transparency and addressing longstanding challenges in the sector.
Mr Jones Ofori Boadu, a Director at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, announced the initiative when he represented the sector minister at a ceremony to commission a new conference hall and guest house for the Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana in Accra.
He said a Land Banks and Digitisation Secretariat had been established to spearhead the reforms, including the production of updated orthophoto images and digital maps covering the entire country.
The Secretariat is expected to coordinate national mapping, digitisation of old land records, decentralisation of land administration services and measures to reduce delays in land title registration.
Mr Boadu disclosed that the Ministry of Finance had approved the retention of 100 per cent of the Lands Commission’s internally generated funds, with 67 per cent earmarked for the land sector digitalisation programme.
He described the decision as a major investment towards the development of accurate base maps and a modern land information system to support efficient land management.
Mr Boadu noted that licensed surveyors would play a critical role in the national mapping exercise, particularly in ground control surveys, field validation and sectional map completion.
He explained that while aerial photography might be undertaken by international partners, the ground-based technical work would be handled by local professionals.
Mr Boadu therefore urged surveyors to build capacity, invest in modern equipment and form partnerships to prepare for the increased workload expected under the national mapping and systematic land titling programme.
He outlined persistent challenges in the land sector, including unclear customary boundaries, lack of transparency, investor concerns, cumbersome registration processes and rising land litigation cases.
Mr Boadu expressed optimism that the introduction of digital maps and the conversion of analogue records into digital formats would reduce disputes and strengthen confidence in land administration.
He commended the surveying profession for its contribution to national development and said the new facilities would promote professional collaboration and training for young surveyors.
GHBUSS
31 March 2026
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