The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has appointed Mr. Alakirawa Ularam as the new Overseeing Director of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS), effective May 29, 2026.
The appointment follows the retirement of the former Director of AGIS, Mr. Umar Sayyadi, who concluded a distinguished 35-year career in the service of the FCTA.
Mr. Ularam’s emergence as the new head of AGIS is expected to further strengthen ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing land administration services and accelerating the digitalization of land records within the Federal Capital Territory.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Ularam served as Deputy Director and Head of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Department of Land Administration, where he played a key role in the deployment and management of technology-driven solutions for land administration processes.
Colleagues and staff members have described the new AGIS boss as a hardworking, disciplined, and result-oriented officer with a practical approach to leadership and service delivery.
Speaking during the official handover ceremony attended by management and senior staff of AGIS and the Department of Land Administration, Mr. Ularam pledged to sustain the agency’s established standards of transparency, professionalism, and efficient service delivery.
He also assured stakeholders of his commitment to building on the achievements of his predecessor while driving innovations that will improve access to land administration services for residents of the Federal Capital Territory.
The appointment is seen as part of the FCTA’s broader efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and improve public service delivery through effective leadership and technology-driven governance.
AGIS remains the agency responsible for land information management, documentation, and administration in the Federal Capital Territory, playing a critical role in ensuring transparency and efficiency in land-related transactions.