Nigerian Land Use Act 1978

Nigerian Land Use Act 1978

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Summary

An Act to Vest all Land compromised in the territory of each State (except land vested in the Federal government
or its agencies) solely in the Governor of the State , who would hold such Land in trust for the people and would
henceforth be responsible for allocation of land in all urban areas to individuals resident in the State and to
organisations for residential, agriculture, commercial and other purposes while similar powers will with respect to
non urban areas are conferred on Local Governments.(27 th March 1978) Commencement.

Source: Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing

Published: 1989

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