The Office of the President has issued a directive to Lands Commission to halt the sale, lease, or processing of transactions involving State and Public Lands.
In a letter dated January 10, 2025, the government emphasized the need to protect and preserve these lands for the collective benefit of citizens and future generations.
The Commission has been tasked to submit a detailed report on all recent and ongoing transactions concerning State and Public Lands to the President’s Office within 14 days of the communication.
“You are further requested to submit a detailed report of all recent and ongoing transactions concerning State and Public Lands to this office within fourteen (14) days of this communication”.
Below is the full letter
DIRECTIVE TO HALT THE SALE AND PROCESSING OF STATE AND PUBLIC LANDS
I am directed to formally communicate a directive for the immediate cessation of all activities relating to the sale, lease, or processing of transactions involving State and Public Lands.
This directive has been issued to protect and preserve State and Public Lands for the collective benefit of the citizenry and future generations. As such, all ongoing and pending transactions must be halted without delay to facilitate a comprehensive review of the current framework governing the management of such lands.
You are further requested to submit a detailed report of all recent and ongoing transactions concerning State and Public Lands to this office within fourteen (14) days of this communication.
Your immediate attention to this matter is required.
