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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Customary Lands Secretariat (CLS) at Breman Asikuma was on Friday signed between the Central Region Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) and the Breman Traditional Council. The secretariat will among others assist traditional authorities and land owners in the documentation and management of all land transactions in the Area to help stem double sales and other conflicts in land administration at the local level. Mr. Prince Gyapong, the Acting Central Regional Stool Lands Officer who signed on behalf of his office enumerated the benefits for the establishment of the CLS and urged traditional councils to fully embrace it to facilitate sound management of land issues. According to him the absence of proper documentation of land dealings in the country had led to several conflicts, multiple sales of land which had to a greater extent, contributed to the loss of lives and property and reduced investors� confidence. The secretariat would therefore provide technical assistance in the form of training and capacity building in areas of land administration whilst modern office equipment will be provided to enhance its operations. Mr. Gyapong urged traditional authorities and land owning communities to assist the secretariat to put in place the necessary structures at the local level to help improve land records reduce land litigation and restore investors� confidence. The President of the Breman Traditional Council, Odeefuo Amoakwa Boadu VIII as well as divisional chiefs of the Area pledged their unflinching support for the establishment of the secretariat and promised to give it the needed boost for the CLS to achieve the desired impact. The OSLA is the lead agency in the establishment of CLS and its other allied activities under the Land Administration Project which forms part of support from donor partners and the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. The ceremony was attended by the Paramouncy, divisional chiefs, other chiefs, and some family heads.