Land Acquisition: Oyo State Government To Compensate Victims In ONA-ARA Local Government.

Land Acquisition : Oyo Govt Begins Property Owners Data Verification Exercise In Ajia

...assures  Payment of Compensations to rightful owners

Oyo State Government, has  begun Data  Verification Exercise of the  owners of properties on the  land acquired for Nigerian Airforce Base in Ajia,  Ibadan.

The State Commissioner for Lands,Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola,disclosed this  while addressing the  property owners at the project site in Ajia .

He assured that  the government will compensate all the  rightful owners of the property after carrying out  necessary procedures.

He explained  that the ministry has concluded work on amount to be  given to the victims as compensation . 

The commissioner maintained  that the 

payment will be in batches,adding that all properties owners are to undergo data verification exercise to ensure the payment goes to the right person .

He sought for the support and cooperation of property owners  and residents of the town in the on- going property owners  data verification exercise in Ajia . 

Olayiwola, however called for compilation  and submission of names of property owners excluded during the initial land enumeration to the ministry  for necessary action.

"I commend you for your patience, understanding and cooperation . Some people were saying that  the government will not compensate you, it is rumour "

"The Governor has asked us to look into your issue and give him our report .

Governor Makinde loves you and he will put smiles on your faces soon.

"Our staffers will be in Ajia with you for three days for data verification, this is to avert false claims. 

"Compensation  will be in phases, I assure you that the government will compensate everyone.

Speaking on behalf of the victims, Mr. Adelokun Olalekan, appealed to the government to adopt master plan enumeration list for data verification exercise and  payment to prevent unforseen circumstances .

Among those who visited the acquired land were Personal Assistant to the Governor, Alhaji Akeem Azeez , Permanent  Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs.Mofoluke Adebiyi and the Directors.