BREAKING: Enugu Govt Moves to Deregister Unapproved Estates, Bans Their Advertisement

The Enugu State Government has announced that it will commence the deregistration of all unregistered and unapproved estate developments across the state.

This was made known by the Managing Director of the Enugu State Geographic Information System Service (ENGIS), Mr. Chiwetalu Nwatu, during a joint stakeholders’ meeting involving the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP).

The meeting was convened to address accumulated challenges in estate development, land administration, and physical planning in Enugu State.

Nwatu stated that the measures formed part of the government’s resolve to sanitise the real estate and land development sector and restore order to land administration in the state.

He emphasised that only properly registered and duly approved developers will be permitted to operate in Enugu State, noting that the decision is aimed at protecting members of the public, eliminating land-related fraud, and enforcing planning and development standards.

The ENGIS Managing Director also disclosed that the state government has directed an immediate halt to the advertisement and promotion of all unregistered and unapproved estates, warning that developers and advertising platforms found promoting unapproved estates would face sanctions.

According to him, the unchecked advertising of unregistered estates has continued to mislead unsuspecting members of the public, exposing them to fraudulent schemes and avoidable losses.

He explained that the stakeholders’ engagement was aimed at harmonising concerns, strengthening compliance, and proposing sustainable solutions to support the development of a comprehensive master plan to guide Enugu State’s growth.

Nwatu commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his commitment to institutional reforms and orderly urban development, describing the establishment of ENGIS as a critical intervention that has strengthened regulation, transparency, and accountability in the land sector.

He expressed confidence that the collaboration between ENGIS, REDAN, and NITP would deepen professionalism, improve compliance, and deliver a more organised, secure, and investor-friendly real estate environment across Enugu State.