Delayed filling of the positions, he said, is derailing the little strides made in land reforms. He said the vacuum had far-reaching effects of exposing public land to grabbing, stalling registration and titling of public land, stifling effects to address historical injustices as well acquisition of land for government's infrastructure projects. He noted that crucial land transactions such as land compensation, property allotments and lease renewals can’t be undertaken without commissioners in place. LDGI scorecard provided an assessment of the progress implementing institutions are making in the implementation of land reforms. LDGI said the structure may need to be audited, and a rationalisation of the available staff against their duties done.

Source: The Star April 14, 2019 04:04 UTC