Please note that I have simplified these steps for easy understanding. The process for obtaining Governor’s consent is stated below:
- Submission of application for consent accompanied by relevant documents.
- Application will be forwarded to the surveyor general’s office for government’s due diligence.
- Documents are forwarded to lands bureau for assessment.
- Payment is made by client and receipt is forwarded to lands bureau.
- Consent is given by the authorized commissioner representing the Governor by executing the consent part of the deed of assignment.
- Stamping is done by tax office after payment of the necessary stamp duties.
- Deed is registered at the lands registry.
- Deed is now registered and available for pick up at lands.
It is important to note that the procedure for obtaining a C of O is similar save that compilation for publication will be done, then news paper publication is done, then recommendation for execution of C of O by Permanent Secretary lands, SSA Lands, and Land Use Allocation Committee has to be obtained.