THE CREATION OF A CADASTRAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (CIS) FOR THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC DAMATURU FARMLAND, YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Persistent challenges in spatial land governance within institutional settings necessitate integrated geospatial solutions. This study details the creation, implementation, and validation of a digital Cadastral Information System (CIS) for the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu (FEDPODAM) farmland to address lingering land administration inefficiencies. Employing an integrated geospatial methodology, it utilized high-resolution satellite imagery and conducted cadastral surveys using Global Positioning System. Spatial data for 115 leasehold parcels were integrated with socio-tenurial attributes within an ArcGIS 10.5 geodatabase. The system facilitates core geospatial functions including spatial query, parcel identification, and automated cartographic output. Primary deliverables include a georeferenced base map, a spatially accurate digital parcel layer, a relational geodatabase, and an interactive query interface. Validation confirmed high spatial fidelity with a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.12 meters for parcel coordinates and 98.5% attribute consistency. The implemented CIS successfully transitions land records from an analogue, spatially ambiguous system to a precise, transparent digital framework, effectively resolving boundary conflicts and establishing a foundation for sustainable land-use planning. This model, built on accessible geospatial technology and a clear methodological workflow, presents strong potential as a replicable and practically feasible solution for institutional land administration in similar developing contexts, thereby contributing to spatially informed sustainable development.