How to process excision in progress lands

Processing “Excision in Progress” lands in Lagos is a critical and delicate process that requires legal and strategic steps. These lands do not yet have full government approval for private ownership but are in the process of being excised (released from government acquisition). Buying or regularizing such land requires careful steps to secure legal title.

## ✅ What is “Excision in Progress”?

"Excision in Progress" means:

The community or landowner has applied to the Lagos State Government to release a portion of government-acquired land back to them. Approval has not yet been granted— meaning the land has no legal title yet.
Once excision is approved, it is usually published in the Lagos State Official Gazette, and buyers can then apply for a proper C of O (Certificate of Occupancy).

## 📌 Step-by-Step Guide to Process Excision in Progress Land:

### 1. Verify Current Status at the Lands Bureau

Before doing anything:

* Go to the Lagos State Lands Bureau or Ministry of Physical Planning.
* Ask if the land is:

  * Under acquisition
  * With excision application officially filed
  * Has a pending Gazette publication
* Ask for the **file number or excision reference number** (if available).

> ⚠️ Caution: Some lands have no true excision request filed and sellers just use “excision in progress” to deceive buyers.

### 2. Engage a Property Lawyer

You need a real estate lawyer to:

  * Do a background check on the land
  * Help you confirm the excision file with Lagos State Surveyor-General
  * Review any agreement with the landowners or community
  * Ensure all documentation is authentic

### 3. Negotiate Proper Documentation Before Payment

Ensure the following:

Letter of Allocation from the land-owning family or CDA (Community Development Association)
* Receipt of purchase or land agreement
* Survey plan showing coordinates
* Any previous government correspondence showing excision application (if available)

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### 4. Start the Regularization Process (After Purchase)

Once excision is granted and published:

* You (or the estate developer) must apply for the Gazette copy showing your plot is included.
Then apply for:

  * **Land information certificate
  * **Charting** (via Surveyor General)
  * **Governor’s Consent or C of O

> If you bought before excision was granted, you need to regularize your documentation to match the gazetted land.

### 5. Apply for C of O After Excision is Granted

After Gazette is published:

* Process the Certificate of Occupancy through the Lagos State Land Bureau.
* Submit:

  * Duly filled form
  * Survey plan
  * Deed of Assignment
  * Passport photographs
  * Tax clearance
  * Proof of payment
  * Gazette reference

## 🚫 Risks of “Excision in Progress” Lands

Unapproved land may never be excised, and you could lose it.
* If excision is denied, land remains under government acquisition.
* High risk of fraudulent multiple allocations.
* Community disputes or family feuds over land ownership.

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## ✅ How to Reduce Your Risk

* **Do not pay in full upfront — use a payment plan tied to excision progress.
* Only buy from well-known and reputable land-owning families or developers.
* **Physically inspect and ensure you’re not buying in government setbacks (e.g., road expansion zones, pipelines).
* Work with a lawyer, surveyor, and a town planner to protect your interest.

### 📘 Summary Checklist:

| Step | Action                                        |
| ---- | --------------------------------------------- |
| 1    | Confirm land’s status at Lagos Lands Bureau   |
| 2    | Engage a lawyer and licensed surveyor         |
| 3    | Request and verify community-issued documents |
| 4    | Track excision file progress                  |
| 5    | Wait for Gazette publication                  |
| 6    | Apply for land regularization post-excision   |
| 7    | Process Governor’s Consent or C of O          |

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