Developing a Cadastral Information System for Proper Land Administration in Tudun Salmanu Area of Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Abstract

Population growth and economic activities in Tudun Salmanu area of Bauchi metropolis have not only led to an increased demand for land to cater for the various land uses but also pose challenges on proper and efficient management of layouts. Information and new strategy for sustainable land administration in the area are increasingly required. However, collation/retrieval of cadastral information has remained analogue leading to difficulties in litigations over resolution of land boundary matters with economic losses. This realization led to the utilization of geographic information system (GIS) in this study as an approach aimed to resolve the problems and improve the situation for economic motives. The methodologies adapted were the determination of coordinates, digitization of maps, relational database and user interface creation. The results obtained were the cadastral information database functionally connected with user interfaces as a system. This led to results obtained on queries and function for editing, update and retrieval of information in faster and easier ways. The proposed system will serve as a dependable automated approach to collation/retrieval of cadastral information as well as monitoring the trends of land parcels for effective land administration. It is therefore recommended that the authorities concerned with the collection and management of spatial and cadastral information should adopt this for land administration in the area and the state at large.

Keywords: GIS, Land Administration, Cadastral Information System, Database