The government has empowered the Lands Commission to retain 100 percent of its internally generated funds (IGF) to build a fully technology-driven National Land Registry, a move set to transform how Ghanaians access, verify, and manage land.
Presenting the 2026 Budget to Parliament, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson explained that the reform is designed to bring transparency, speed, and trust to land transactions. For the first time, citizens will be able to register, verify, and transfer land documents online, ending years of missing files, duplicated records, and corruption in the sector.
By keeping all revenue internally, the Lands Commission can roll out a National Land Registry that integrates land, planning, and property data into a single, secure digital platform. Forson emphasized that “this transformation is not just about efficiency, it is about equity.”
The reform is expected to unlock opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and investors, making land ownership transparent, reducing disputes, and enabling banks to confidently lend against land titles. This, in turn, will support job creation and industrial growth under the 24-Hour Economy Programme.
For Ghanaians, the initiative represents more than just modernization, it is a step toward fairness, opportunity, and progress. As Forson noted, “in this new chapter, our land will no longer be a source of conflict, but a foundation for progress.”
With full control of its funds, the Lands Commission is now equipped to make Ghana’s land sector more efficient, secure, and inclusive for generations to come.
