Impact of Digital Land Administration on Land Tenure Security in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

This study examined the impact of digital land administration on land tenure security in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, focusing on the efficiency of the Nasarawa Geographic Information Service (NAGIS), and trends in mortgage registrations and Certificates of Occupancy. Data were obtained from 520 respondents comprising NAGIS clients, landowners, and relevant stakeholders, alongside administrative records. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, regression analysis, and time-series analysis were used to examine the relationships and trends. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between NAGIS efficiency and land tenure security r=0.445, p<0.001. Customer satisfaction r=0.682, p<0.001, deed-record efficiency r=0.721, p<0.001, and access to services among rural and vulnerable groups r=0.681, p<0.001 also showed significant positive relationships with land-administration outcomes. The descriptive findings indicated favourable perceptions of documentation efficiency, transparency, accessibility, and service reliability, although operational challenges persisted. Administrative records indicated increasing trends in mortgage registrations and Certificates of Occupancy over the study period. The study concludes that digital land administration is positively associated with land tenure security, but its effectiveness depends on reliable records, efficient service delivery, and equitable access. It recommends strengthening NAGIS operations, improving deed-record management, expanding access for underserved groups, and monitoring registration trends to support evidence-based land-administration policies.