“The first phase of the (TORA certificate) distribution has been completed. At that time, all surveyors from across East Java were deployed to Banyuwangi to help meet the target,” Minister Antoni informed in a written statement released here on Tuesday.
He informed that he held dialogues with residents of Sumberjambe, Temurejo village, Bangorejo sub-district in Banyuwangi, adding that this was part of a direct mandate from President Prabowo to finalize the pending TORA program.
He said that around 27.69 hectares of land in Temurejo village is yet to be certified, promising that the second phase of the TORA program would be completed this year.
“I cannot say exactly when, but God willing, it will be completed before the end of December. I assure you, we will get this done,” he affirmed.
Meanwhile, Temurejo village head Fuat Musyadat said that 876 households in the village received land certificates in the first phase of the TORA program, while 523 households are still awaiting certification.
He added that the majority of village residents are agroforestry farmers who cultivate a variety of crops such as oranges, dragon fruit, bananas, soybeans, and avocados.
“Most of our people are farmers. We have superior oranges, orange-skin dragon fruit, and avocados. In fact, some of our residents are able to perform the Umrah pilgrimage each year from their farming income,” he said.
Banyuwangi district head Ipuk Fiestiandani said that land certification would bring residents greater legal certainty and security over the lands they cultivate.
“We are very grateful for the attention from both the President and the minister. Our residents now have a stronger sense of hope,” Fiestiandani added.
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