14/11/2025
MINISTRY OF LANDS VALIDATES AND AUTHENTICATES ZIPOLO NIGERIA LTD, MAKURDI
By Gbasha Terhile Christopher
The Ministry of Lands and Survey, Makurdi under the leadership of the Hon Pst Dr Frederick Ikyaan, represented by the Permanent Secretary, led a delegation to the major sites of the layout carried out by Zipolo Nigeria Ltd, Makurdi to authenticate and validate the exercise.
This visit became necessary at the instance of the Office of the Head of Service, Benue State who is willing to partner Zipolo Nigeria Ltd, Makurdi to acquire land for Benue State Civil Servants.
At the sites of the layouts, the Ministry vividly sought to know if there are issues with the layout as executed by Zipolo Nigeria Ltd, Makurdi.
Responding, Chief Clement Akende Tagher, Kindred Head of Mbangyor, Mbangyor Layout, Gboko Road; Chief Samuel Kwambe, Kindred Head of Mbagban, Mba-Adigan Layout, Otukpo Road; and Chief Mter, Kindred Head of Ningev/Utur, Mbatoowa Layout, Naka Road who spoke for their subjects applauded Zipolo Nigeria Ltd Makurdi for her professionalism and expertise. The speakers told the Ministry separately that there are no problems with the layout exercise in their respective kindreds.
Other speakers were the Layout Committee Chairmen of the various layouts visited.
In his remarks at the layouts visited, the Commissioner of Lands and Survey, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, expressed satisfaction with the testimonies given and assured the host communities of continuous partnership.
Recall that the management of Zipolo Nigeria Ltd, Makurdi has initiated a Land Acquisition Scheme which has attracted so many individuals and corporate organizations.
It is on this note that the Head of Service has written the Ministry of Lands and Survey to find out the legitimacy of Zipolo Nigeria Ltd Makurdi and her activities.
The validation exercise was carried at Pa Akortsaha residence in Tswardyugh, Mbangyor; at the Palace of the Kindred Head of Mbagban, Chief Samuel Kwambe at Apir, and at the Palace of the Kindred Head of Ningev/Utur, Chief Mter on 13th November, 2025.
