Below is a digital artifact containing a proposal for domestic resource mobilisation through the introduction of property rating at sub-national levels in Nigeria. The proposal is targetted at government and the local population, and aims to address the paucity of financial resources for the provision and maintenance of basic services. It is anticipated that government authorities would partner with private actors, citizens and civil society organisations to create the enabling environment for property rating. It is also anticipated that this partnership should result into an accountable and mutually rewarding arrangement sustainable development at sub-national level in Nigeria.

1. Below is a digital artifact containing a proposal for domestic resource mobilisation through the
introduction of property rating at sub-national levels in Nigeria. The proposal is targetted at
government and the local population, and aims to address the paucity of financial resources for
the provision and maintenance of basic services. It is anticipated that government authorities
would partner with private actors, citizens and civil society organisations to create the enabling
environment for property rating. It is also anticipated that this partnership should result into an
accountable and mutually rewarding arrangement sustainable development at sub-national
level in Nigeria.

2. A DIGITAL ARTIFACT ON:
Domestic Resource Mobilisation (DRM) through Property Rating to Finance the Provision and
Maintenance of Basic Services at Sub-national levels in Nigeria
Sustainable Development (Provision and
maintenance of basic community services)
Dwindling revenue and paucity of financial resources for the
provision and maintenance of basic services at sub-national
level in Nigeria
IntroduceProperty Rating and mobilise financial
resources for development
Mobilise Domestic Resources
Generate property tax and
ensure accountability in its use
Financingtheprovisionand
maintenanceofservices
Recoveryofcostfromthe
beneficiaryofservice
Collaboration,
Partnership,
Benefits and
Reward
Mitigate Obstacels to create Enabling
Environment
Absence of Enbling Environment
(Current Obstacles)
Absence of legal framework
Lack of knowledge on the potentials of property
rating among govt officials and general public
Poor development control leading to sub-
standard and unregistered property stock
Weak planning regulations leading to unplanned
development and shanty cities
Apathy to payment of tax by property owners
Lack of transparency and accountability in the use
of public funds
Bureaucratic bottle necks in property registration
agencies
In effective property registration systems and
cadastres
Lack of collaboration between revenue agencies
and property registration agency
Enact enabling legislation in support of property
rating and create awareness to political leaders
and government officials on its potentials
Create public awareness on property rating
through radio and television jingles; organise
town hall meetings to sensitise communities;
seek assistance of community leaders and
religious leaders to enlighten people on the new
tax system and its benefits
Build institutional capacity of development
control board, planning bureau and revenue
board through the training of staff, the
deployment of IT solutions in their business,
building synergy relevant agencies etc.
Procure a Geographic Information System (GIS)
to create a new Property Registration System
and Cadastres; capture existing properties and
new development; name streets and provide
house numbers on continous basis
Key actors
State and
Local
Government
Private financial
experts & Inst.
Private IT
experts &
companies
Citizens
Civil Socieity
Organisations