Securing land rights for all Sierra Leoneans, fostering peace, and driving national development through modern land administration.
Land Governance in Sierra Leone
A Sierra Leone that thrives in transparent, inclusive, and technology-driven land governance system that secures rights, resolves disputes, and promotes sustainable national development.
To provide accountable, professional, and people-centered land governance services through effective administration, digital transformation, institutional capacity building, and collaborative partnerships.
The National Land Commission (NLC) was established by the National Land Commission Act, 2022 to serve as Sierra Leone's central authority for land governance, administration, management, and dispute resolution.
Coordinate land governance institutions and regulate land transactions nationwide.
Manage state and public lands, maintain land records, and facilitate equitable access.
Establish grievance redress mechanisms and adjudicate land title disputes.
Provide recommendations on national land use, planning, and capability.
Our Corporate Strategy is built around seven strategic pillars to transform land governance in Sierra Leone
Building a credible, professional, and decentralized Commission with functional District Land Commissions and Chiefdom Land Committees.
Designing and deploying a modern Land Management Information System (LMIS) for transparent, secure, and efficient land services.
Promoting systematic recording and registration of land rights with emphasis on protecting customary rights and women's tenure security.
Conducting nationwide fit-for-purpose cadastral mapping using modern technologies to improve accuracy and reduce disputes.
Operationalizing the Complaints and Investigations Unit and establishing ADR mechanisms to address conflicts fairly and efficiently.
Strengthening collaboration through Multi-Stakeholder Platforms with government, traditional authorities, civil society, and development partners.
Mobilizing resources and establishing strong internally generated revenue streams for long-term financial sustainability.
The National Land Commission has initiated the pilot phase of its digital Land Management Information System in three districts.
NLC commences nationwide sensitization on the provisions of the Customary Land Rights Act, 2022.
Commissioner-General announces the establishment of District Land Commissions in all 16 districts of Sierra Leone.
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