Administering Stool Lands
Our Vision
Excellent Customary Land Administration for National Development.
Mission
We exist to maximise stool lands revenue and facilitate the sustainable administration and management of stool lands through modern technology for inter-generational equity.
Core Values
We are committed to Integrity, Service, Transparency, Equity and Accountability.
DR. GAD ASORWOE AKWENSIVIE
Ag. Administrator of Stool Lands
The Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands Act, 1994 (Act 481) was passed to actualize the establishment of the Office. Subsequently, in 1996 the first Administrator of Stool Lands was appointed and the Office began operations.
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Revenue Mobilisation
The Office generates income through collection of revenue which includes rents, dues, royalties or other payments from Stool Lands demarcated areas. Revenue mobilisation is an operational mandate carried out by the District and Regional Offices. The Office assesses rent based on location, size and use of the land. Stool Lands revenue collection or payment differ entirely from Property Tax which is administered by the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
Revenue Disbursement
Revenues mobilised through collection of rent assessment of stool lands are disbursed to respective stakeholders as specified by law. The Office retains a portion of the revenue for administrative purposes, the remaining are disbursed to Traditional Authorities, District Assemblies within the area of authority in which stool land is situated and Stools in keeping with its status. Persons who occupy stool land demarcated parcel shall make payment at any of our District or Regional Offices across the country upon the receipt of a Demand Notice by a designated Officer.
Public Education & Sensitisation
Public education is one of the core operations of the office. Sensitisation programmes are scheduled with stakeholders to create public awareness of basic land administration laws, customary practices, the existence and functions of the Office. Regional and District Officers carry out sensitisation programmes through durbars, electronic media, newspapers, brochures, flyers house-to-house campaigns.
Our Stakeholders
As one of the biggest land sector agencies, the Office is mandated to work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Lands Commission, Forestry Commission, Minerals Commission, Land Use and Spatial Authority (LUSPA), Traditional Authorities, Family Heads, Metropolitan, Municipal & District Assemblies, Customary Lands Secretatriats and any public or private stakeholder organisation in the delivery of Land Management and Administration for National Development.
Digitisation Drive
In line with improving operations of the OASL with regards to rent mobilisation, the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands is collaborating with the German Development Cooperation – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to develop a revenue collection database an application. This commenced in the third quarter of 2020. The database application among others it to help with data collection, rent assessment, demand note distribution, etc. The development of the database application is being led by the GIZ.
Message – Administrator of Stool Lands
As it has been in time past till now, management will do all it can within its powers to ensure that maximum efficiency is achieved in the coming year. We in turn hope that, every member of the OASL team will continue to give off their best to enable the Office achieve its goals and objectives for the year, especially in the area of revenue mobilization.
On behalf of the entire management, I wish you a merry Christmas and a prosperous 2024.
Rendering Accountability
Regulation 13 and the Second Schedule to the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands Regulations, 2019 (LI 2377), among other pieces of legislation make provision for the assessment of the following stool land revenues.
Customary Land Secretariat
Customary Lands Secretariat – CLS serves as an essential institution in promoting responsible land governance and supporting sustainable development. The administration and management of Customary Lands is a critical component of the land tenure system in the Country. Established to address the complex challenges associated with land ownership, use and allocation. Customary Lands are governed by traditional authorities, including Chiefs and Traditional Leaders, who oversee land allocation and resolve land-related disputes within their respective jurisdictions.
Securing Land Rights
ASSESSMENT OF STOOL LAND REVENUE
Regulation 13 and the Second Schedule to the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands Regulations, 2019 (LI 2377), among other pieces of legislation make provision for the assessment of the following Stool Land Revenues.
About Us
The Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands Act, 1994 (Act 481) was passed to actualize the establishment of the Office. Subsequently, in 1996 the first Administrator of Stool Lands was appointed and the Office began operations.
P.O.Box CT 3076, Cantonments, Accra
stoollands@oasl.gov.gh
+233 030 267 4160
+233 030 267 4159
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