PUBLIC LAND MNANGEMENT IN NIGERIA: THE MISSING LINK

Olaniran, M.O and Adedokun, A.M PUBLIC LAND MNANGEMENT IN NIGERIA: THE MISSING LINK. In: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 1STINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 16TH– 17TH NOVEMBER, 2016, MAIN AUDITORIUM, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.

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Abstract

Land Use Decree of 1978 was enacted in Nigeria with full hope of resolving socioeconomicimbroglio that engulfed the urban centres and their dwellers especially Lagos Metropolis – the then political and commercial nerve centre – and the civil servants living and working therein.There was complete change of land ownership structure and unification of land holding system throughout the country. The entire landmass belongs to the Government and State Governors (then Administrators) who hold it in trust for the people of their respective States. Its laudable objective inter alia was to make land easily accessible to both the Government and people. Then it was given a warm reception by all. Shortly after, the music changed and people started clamouring for change or at least review of the land law. Though the Federal Government made little attempt sometimes on it, nothing was effected all along since then. Today problem of land is complex and rear its head in term of accessibility: availability,

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User: Mr Daniel Kumoye
Date Deposited: 30 Jun 2020 16:33
Last Modified: 30 Jun 2020 16:33
URI: http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/850

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