APPROACH TO LAND REGISTRATION USING REMOTE SENSING (R.S) AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (G.I.S) A CASE STUDY OF ENGR. STEPHEN SHEKARI HOUSING ESTATE, KURMIN MASHI, KADUNA SOUTH L.G.A, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper examined land Registration in Engr. Stephen Shekari Estate from 2004 to 2023. The study employed the use of Remote Sensing (R.S) and Geographical Information System (G.I.S) as tools. Data used for the study included: Geo eye image of 2004 and 2023 and the population data for 2004 and 2023.The methodology used included sample size of 1,820 persons and the sampling frame was 100 percent. Findings from the study revealed that the layout plans (Phase one and Phase two) were abused as there have been a great increase in the population as against the initial population it was planned for in 2004; which led to the reduction in facilities, utilities and services for the area. There was also no adequate or accurate Land Registration System for the Estate. The research concluded that the Kaduna State Property Development Corporation (KSDPC) is to fund the application of Remote Sensing (R.S) and Geographical Information System (G.I.S) for all its landed properties. As recommendation, a data bank for all property owners from 2004 to 2023 was generated. The data was captured in a soft copy which displayed any property on inquiry.