The Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Faiyaz Koya says they are looking forward to issue more approval notices to regularise informal settlements in the coming months.
Koya says so far they have given 217 approval notices around the country.
He says 68 approval notices were issued to residents in the Central Division, 72 in Western Division while 77 in the Northern Division.
He says this will enable Fijians to have access to land, essential services and infrastructure.
Koya says these residents now have a protected and secured future.
Koya says their main focus in the coming months will include, Kinoya and Nasinu in Central Division, Natabua and Field 40 in Lautoka, Tavola Street in Ba, Naviria in Savusavu and Boca, Valebasoga and Vitadra in Labasa.
