•The Story Of KAMAR OWODIRAN Revealed
There are a lot of changes going on right now at the Lagos State Lands Bureau at Alausa Secretariat. As you read this there are new developments and innovations going on in the Bureau, marking a turning point in the affairs of the department. For instance, age long land issues in Lagos, which have been major points of contention among the government, property investors, and landlords, are gradually being resolved with the introduction of digital solutions, across various departments.
That is why Property developers who have interacted with the Land Bureau in recent times have experienced considerable relief in the ease of doing business, since Kamar Owodiran took office as Permanent Secretary over a year ago. He succeeded Mr. Bode Agoro, who is now the head of service. While Mr. Agoro initiated the digitalization of the Land Bureau, Owodiran has built upon that foundation to enhance progress.
Kamar Owodiran, as the Permanent Secretary of the Lands Bureau, has been recognized for his commitment to public service and expertise in land administration and governance. He is actively involved in several professional bodies and community development initiatives, demonstrating his dedication as a loyal civil servant. His innovative, hardworking, and resourceful approach has led to various initiatives aimed at bringing governance closer to the people of Lagos State.
Shortly after assuming office, Mr. Owodiran oversaw the launch of a new portal that allows Lagos residents apply for Certificates of Occupancy (CofO) from the comfort of their house. This process, initially started under Agoro, was expedited by Owodiran, and the system is now operational. During the launch of the e-GIS portal, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized that this system would eliminate unnecessary costs associated with multiple layers of the application process, ensuring that everything is digitally accessible. Furthermore, the introduction of this system fosters collaboration among agencies, which is a crucial deliverable, which is now playing out, as property players and other stakeholders are now praising this initiative.
Owodiran has established a strong relationship with Lagos developers, assuring them that he will work to eliminate bottlenecks within the sector. Additionally, the Lagos State e-government portal provides online access to the state’s electronic land management solutions, allowing users to easily access land transactions, documents, and other pertinent information, as well as submit application requests, payments, and documentation. This has brought peace of mind and improved the ease of doing business in land matters, in Lagos, earning praise from many developers for the proactive measures taken by the new Permanent Secretary.
In recent months, the Lagos Lands Bureau, through its Directorate of Land Regularization, has engaged with community members to educate them on the importance of obtaining legal land titles. These sensitization exercises, supervised by Mr. Kamar Owodiran, aim to secure legal land titles, which are essential for both the community and the Lagos State Government. Securing such titles facilitates seamless development and ensures accurate archival records for future reference.
What sort of a person is this hardworking man who is making the desired change at the Bureau? We can tell you Kamar Owodiran Olowoshago is from Ikorodu. He was born into a distinguished family, with his late father, Alhaji (Chief) Abdul-Hameed Arowolo Dawodu-Olowoshago, known as the Baba Adeen of Ikorodu and its surroundings, and his mother, Alhaja (Chief) Halimat-Ul-Shadiah Dawodu-Olowoshago (née Yusuf Mosenne), the first Olori Giwa-Giwa (Obinrin) of Ikorodu Central Mosque and Asiwaju Adinni of Aga Mosque, Ikorodu.
Mr. Kamar Owodiran completed his primary education at All Saints Private Schools, Ikorodu, from 1974 to 1979. He excelled in the Common Entrance Examination in 1979, achieving the rank of the 3rd-best student in the state. He then attended Oriwu College in Ikorodu for his secondary education from 1980 to 1985, followed by Igbobi College, Lagos, for his Higher School Certificate (A’Levels) from 1986 to 1988.
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