MINISTRY OF LANDS, ANAMBRA STATE

Survey

The Survey Department of the Anambra State Ministry of Lands plays a crucial role in land management and administration. This department is typically tasked with conducting surveys, mapping, and geospatial data analysis to support various government initiatives and projects. The survey department is also in charge of gathering and analyzing field-based raw data for cadastral and other land management needs. The primary functions of a survey.
Department typically include:
  1. Land Surveying
    • Conducting surveys to accurately measure and map land and its features.
    • Creating and updating cadastral maps, which show the boundaries and ownership of land parcels.
  2. Boundary Determination
    • Resolving boundary disputes between landowners or neighboring communities.
    • Verifying and establishing accurate land boundaries through surveying techniques.
  3. Planning and Zoning
    • Collaborating with urban planners to create zoning maps and plans for land use.
    • Ensuring that land use conforms to local regulations and guidelines.
  4. Geographic Information System (GIS)
    • Managing and updating geographic databases with survey information.
    • Providing spatial data analysis to support decision-making processes.
  5. Environmental Assessment
    • Conducting surveys to assess the environmental impact of land development projects.
    • Providing data to support sustainable land use practices.
  6. Land Records Management
    • Maintaining a comprehensive and up-to-date database of land records.
    • Ensuring the security and accessibility of land-related information.
  7. Public Engagement and Education
    • Communicating with the public to explain survey results and land-related information.
    • Educating the public on land use regulations and the importance of accurate surveys.
  8. Collaboration with Other Departments
    • Working closely with other government departments, agencies, and local authorities involved in land management and development.

Survey report

One of the ministry’s departments, the survey department is in charge of gathering and analyzing field-based raw data for cadastral and other land management needs The duties consist of:

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Cadastral information gathering.

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Evaluation, Archiving, and Retrieval.

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Making maps.

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Forming boundaries.

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Geographical and land-based data collecting.