Assiut Governor advances church and state land legalization

Assiut Governor Mohamed Alwan is overseeing several administrative initiatives to regularize the status of various properties and lands within the governorate.

In meetings with church leaders, including bishops from the Coptic Orthodox and Catholic dioceses, the Governor discussed the process of legalizing the status of churches and affiliated service buildings. The discussions focused on reviewing technical and administrative files, ensuring compliance with civil protection and safety standards, and managing facilities slated for demolition, reconstruction, or renovation to ensure citizen safety.

Additionally, the Governor reported progress in the legalization of state-owned lands. In the Sahel Selim district, local authorities have completed the processing of 74 files to regularize the status of occupants on private state lands. These efforts are being conducted under Law No. 168 of 2025, aimed at protecting state rights while providing legal stability for citizens.