Public & Vested Land Management Division (PVLMD)

PROFILE OF SURV.MRS CYNTHIA ODAMETEY (AG. DIRECTOR-PVLMD)

Surv.Mrs Cynthia Odametey holds a BSc.Degree in Land Economy from KNUST, Kumasi Ghana and MSc. Degree in Land Management and Land Tenure from Technical University Munich.

She has Twenty-three years working experience in Public Land Management and Administration. She has worked on a number of committees dealing with Land sector issues, Reforms and Policies.

Mrs. Cynthia Odametey is a professional member of the Ghana Institute of Surveyors (GHIS) and an affiliated member of the International Federation of Surveyors and African Society of Real Estate Surveyors.

She has risen through the ranks of being an Assistant Land Administrative Officer to the current grade as a Deputy Chief Land Admin Officer. She is currently the Head of Policy Planning and Research Unit and also the Acting Director of Public and Vested Land Management Division (PVLMD).

According to section 23 of the Lands Commission Act (Act 767), the functions of the Public and Vested Lands Management Division are:

  • Facilitating the acquisition of land for Government;
  • Managing state acquired and vested lands in conformity with approved land use plans;
  • Other functions determined by the Commission.
  • To attain optimum efficiency and effectiveness in the administration and management of public and other lands through a robust land service delivery.
  • To manage public lands effectively so as to ensure easy and secure access for all types of land uses and contribute to socio-economic development.
  • We treat customers and each other with integrity, respect, and professionalism
  • We are all one team – working together towards a common vision.
  • We strive for open, clear, and honest internal and external communication.
  • We are committed to personal and organizational accountability and responsibility.
  • We are sensitive to the long-term impacts of our decisions.
  • We recognize staff as our greatest asset and encourage personal and professional growth.
  • We continuously improve our processes.
  • We provide quality customer service
  • We strive for a balance among competing uses and long term protection of natural resources.
  • We respect the trust responsibilities which govern the land and resources entrusted to our care.
  • Protect, restore, enhance, and preserve resources on State Lands
  • Manage State lands to generate revenues, enhance the economy, and assure ongoing viability of the resource while protecting the environment.
  • Achieve excellence and improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Commission operations.
  • Create better public understanding about the Commission’s responsibilities and programs.
  • Obtain funding for Commission Policy priorities

 

PROFILE OF SURV.MRS CYNTHIA ODAMETEY (DIRECTOR-PVLMD)

Surv.Mrs Cynthia Odametey holds a BSc.Degree in Land Economy from KNUST, Kumasi Ghana and MSc. Degree in Land Management and Land Tenure from Technical University Munich.

She has Twenty-three years working experience in Public Land Management and Administration. She has worked on a number of committees dealing with Land sector issues, Reforms and Policies.

Mrs. Cynthia Odametey is a professional member of the Ghana Institute of Surveyors (GHIS) and an affiliated member of the International Federation of Surveyors and African Society of Real Estate Surveyors.

She has risen through the ranks of being an Assistant Land Administrative Officer to the current grade as a Deputy Chief Land Admin Officer. She is currently the Head of Policy Planning and Research Unit and also the Acting Director of Public and Vested Land Management Division (PVLMD).