The Governor of Taraba State has ordered an immediate stop to the illegal sale or private possession of government land allocated to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), directing a full investigation into the matter.

The directive was issued on Friday through the Taraba Geographic Information Service (TAGIS), warning MDAs against converting land designated for official use into private ownership.

In a statement signed by TAGIS Director-General, Dr. Joshua Maaku Mark, the governor stressed that lands allocated to government institutions are strictly for institutional purposes and must not be sold, transferred, or otherwise alienated by civil servants, public officials, or their associates.

All MDAs were instructed to halt any ongoing or pending transactions involving the sale, lease, or transfer of government land under their control and to report such cases to the appropriate authorities.

The governor also directed ministries and agencies to conduct internal investigations into suspected unlawful dealings and compile a list of staff members or third parties implicated for administrative and legal action.

In addition, MDAs have been ordered to submit updated and accurate records of government land in their custody to TAGIS to ensure proper documentation and integration into the agency’s database.

The Governor’s Office reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public assets and strengthening transparency and accountability in land administration across the state.