Imo land sale ban takes effect as government halts transactions in Naze layouts, warning of demolition and prosecution for violations

Imo land sale ban has been declared by the state government, halting all transactions within the Naze and Naze North industrial layouts.

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Governor Hope Uzodimma, through a statement by the Commissioner for Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Chief Ernest Ibejiako, ordered an immediate stop to further sale of land in the areas.

The directive also prohibits new construction, development, or erection of structures within the layouts. Property owners are required to submit their title documents to the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals for urgent verification.

“Any person, group, or organization found violating this directive shall face the full weight of the law, including revocation of property rights, demolition of illegal structures, and prosecution,” the statement warned.

The government emphasized that it would not hesitate to enforce strict compliance, describing the move as necessary to restore order and safeguard the industrial zones.

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With the Imo land sale ban, authorities have signaled zero tolerance for irregular land transactions and illegal development in the affected areas.