The Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama, has advocated for constructive measures to safeguard state lands rather than attributing blame to the current government for land mismanagement issues.
His comments came during the appearance of Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor at the Government Assurances Committee on Wednesday, July 31.
Mr. Mahama emphasized the need for practical solutions to protect state lands from encroachment and illegal activities. He contended that blaming the current administration does not address the core issues and distracts from the necessary actions required to protect public assets.
He suggested the implementation of robust measures and policies to ensure the efficient management and protection of state lands.
These measures include stricter enforcement of land use regulations, regular monitoring of state properties, and enhanced transparency in land transactions. Aliu Mahama believes that such steps are vital for maintaining the integrity of state lands and preventing future mismanagement.
The MP also underscored the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, local authorities, and the private sector.
He stressed that collective efforts are essential to develop and implement effective strategies for land protection.
In conclusion, Farouk Aliu Mahama urged all involved parties to prioritize the protection of state lands through proactive measures rather than engaging in blame games.
“First of all, it is good for us to have the Lands Minister to clarify for us certain issues but let’s be frank, successive governments have had certain gaps in the management of state lands and we should rather focus on how we improve on those gaps and how we solve them rather than pointing figures at the current government over the sale of state lands.”
“All governments have sold state lands and our focus should be about protecting them and not make it a partisan issue.”