The land use and allocation committee shall be presided over bysuch one of its members as may be designated bythe governor and, subject to. Pdf process of urban land use in nigeria enisan gbenga. The right includes the rights of occupation and development, alienation and many privileges associated with land. Subsequent developments on land management in nigeria led to the modification of the northern nigeria land tenure law of 1962, into the land use act of 1978. The land use act remains one of the most contentious legislations in nigeria today. In rural areas, declining soil fertility and soil erosion threaten the ability to produce sufficient food. There is also an arcgis layer for styling as there are 23 different filters i did this in qgis so i only added in a few filters manually. Nigeria landlinks landlinks was created by e3land, a. This paper focuses on the process of land use change in nigeria. Aims and objectives of the study the main purpose of this research work is aimed at analyzing the effects of land use act of 1978.
The country has the largest population in africa, with an estimated 2008 population of 151 million. It also shares a border with the selfdeclared, but internationally unrecognized state of ambazonia in the southeast. It is an annual charge rate expressed as a percentage of the assessed market value of the property and empowers the state government to vary between. In 2008, 52% of the population was rural and 48% urban. Since city development occurs over time, the need to integrate land process with land use planning becomes things of apparent attention. Keywords land use conversion land use management land use regulations nigeria port harcourt i.
Land use charge just another lagos state government site. Prior to the enactment of the land use act, it had frequently been stated that private individuals and the government increasingly faced difficulties in acquiring land for development. The 1975, 2000, and 20 west africa land use and land cover maps tell a complex story of change a story that we are only now able to visualize for the first time. It provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information from the diverse range of disciplines and interest groups which must be combined to formulate effective. Development strategy for nigeria moses akpobasah at a 2day nigeria meeting organized by the overseas development institute, london, 1617 june 2004 contact. However, section 1 of the land use act entrusts in the governor of each state, the administration of land for the use and the common. An evaluation of the efficiency of the land use act 1978. How controversial is the new land use charge law in lagos. Urban land use planning, policies and management in sub. There are two types of physical problems associated with residential land use in the urban areas of nigeria. In the states in the former southern nigeria, the new structure as it concerns the maximal ownership title, represent a major departure from the pre existing situation described in chapter two above. Consequently, this paper assesses the main operation of land use act of 1978 and how it has impacted on land delivery systems in nigeria. Pdf administration of land use charge in lagos state, nigeria.
Land use decree,1 1978 this decree, one of the most revolutionary enactments in nigerian law for many years, was made on march 29th, 1978, and is shown as commencing on that date, by the federal military government. Residential land use represents one of the most serious aspects of the landuse problems in the cities and towns of nigeria. The challenges of sustainable land use planning in. We all know that some gis will fail, however, when failure do occur and a reappraisal is performed, the lessons can be published so that other users may profit from the experience. Land use patterns and economic development of ikeja in lagos state, nigeria. Land use and land cover trends in west africa west africa. This paper examines urban land use planning and management practices in akure, nigeria with the aim of identifying how to improve it and achieve sustainable city development in the country. This study therefore examined land acquisition and use in nigeria within the context of food and livelihood security. The findings of this paper is that both direct and indirect causes inhibits proper land use planning in nigeria such as land clearance for agriculture and other economic purposes. Land use control and natural resource management in nigeria. So, in using the expression land use act, it is usually concerned with the legislation that provides the right to use of land in both urban and rural areas of nigeria. Here is a very comprehensive shapefile for nigeria and provides landuse data in the form of legends in excel files. The geographic information system approach akpomrere, o.
Pdf administration of land use charge in lagos state. Tansey abstract this paper examines the land useland cover changes that have taken place in lagos for. Management problems of urban land development in nigeria. Here is a very comprehensive shapefile for nigeria and provides land use data in the form of legends in excel files. It addresses four important issues arising from the former land tenure systems in nigeria. Prior to the land use decree of 1978, the nigerian land tenure system had become the object of intense attack and defence by vested interests promoting their views on changes in the tenure system which would best increase food and fibre production. Negative changes in landscape quality, lowering both the productivity and aesthetic quality of the natural environment, may have serious effects on the nations economy. Jun 23, 2015 the land use act of 2004 is made up of eight parts of fiftyone sections. Tansey abstract this paper examines the land use land cover changes that have taken place in lagos for the last two decades due to the rapid urbanisation. Residential land use represents one of the most serious aspects of the land use problems in the cities and towns of nigeria.
Land will always remain the most valuable aspects of human life. This study examines urban spatial change in land use and land cover of ibadan northwest local government area lga in oyo state. There are two types of physical problems associated with residential landuse in the urban areas of nigeria. Although the act has its merits, quite a number of environment stakeholders have described it as the greatest clog in the wheel of housing development in the country. An evaluation of the efficiency of the land use act 1978 of the federal republic of nigeria and its implications in minna and environs fig working week 2012 knowing to manage the territory, protect the environment, evaluate the cultural heritage rome italy, 610 may 2012 an evaluation of the efficiency of the land use act 1978 of the federal. The land use act of 1978 is made up of eight parts of fiftyone sections. Chapter 7 provides concluding comments, including a summary of recommendations. It is revolutionary because it imposes for the first time in the whole of nigeria a common and. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the food and agriculture organization of the united nations fao concerning the legal. The main objective of this law, as has been proffered repeatedly by the lagos state government, is to generate additional revenue needed to develop.
Advantages and disadvantages of land use decree in nigeria. The land use act being a federal stature established a uniform land ownership structure throughout nigeria. Land acquisition and use remain a critical issue of great policy relevance in developing countries such as nigeria. Urban land use planning, policies and management in sub saharan african countries. The challenges of sustainable land use planning in nigerian cities the case of port harcourt dr. The impact of land use conversion on a residential. The general patterns of land usecover as they were recorded in remotely sensed data were analysed. Introduction the relationship between land use management and urban environmental. Empirical evidence from akure, nigeria afolabi aribigbola phd, mnitp, rtp department of geography and planning sciences adekunle ajasin university p. This entry contains the percentage shares of total land area for three different types of land use. The paper found that the land use act has not performed. Land use policy is an international and interdisciplinary journal concerned with the social, economic, political, legal, physical and planning aspects of urban and rural land use. Land use and allocation committee lands bureau lagos. The land use charge law of lagos state was enacted in year 2001 with a view to increasing the states internally generated revenue as a result of the dwindling federal government allocations and.
Subject to the provisions of this act, all land comprised in the territory of each state in the federation are hereby vested in the governor of that state and such land shall be held in trust and administered for the use and common benefit of all nigerians in accordance with the provisions of this act. Land use patterns and economic development of ikeja in lagos. This article compares the performance of the communal, individual and public land tenure systems. Its coast lies on the gulf of guinea in the south and it borders lake chad to the northeast. An important enactment that changes the land tenure system in nigeria is the land use act of 1978, which to a certain extent remedies the disparities in relation to land between the land owner and the tenant. Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation 3 1. In the states in the former southern nigeria, the new structure as it concerns the maximal ownership title, represent a major departure from the pre. Kenneth is a partner and head of tax reporting and strategy at pwc nigeria. The country has the largest population in africa, with an estimated 2008 population of 151 million people. The general patterns of land use cover as they were recorded in remotely sensed data were analysed. The challenges of sustainable land use planning in nigerian.
Nigeria has a total land area of 910,800 square kilometers, more than 80% of which is suitable for production of both crops and livestock. Visit our tax blog for indepth analyses, unique insight and superlative perspective on tax matters. The lsg also extended the period for the payment of all annual land use charge luc demand notices for 2018, to saturday, april 14 th, 2018. In nigeria, increasing evidence indicates a deteriorating manland relationship. The paper argues that land ownership structure in nigeria has evolved over the years until 1978 when a single land policy document, otherwise known as the land use act of 1978 was established to. Nigeria land cover time series 1975, 2000, and 20 download land cover and graphs data.
Available formats pdf please select a format to send. 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. Nigerialaw land use act chapter 202 laws of the federation of nigeria 1990 arrangement of sections part i general 1. This paper appraises the gis implementation in lagos state. The chapter used secondary data obtained from the world bank website, national bureau of statistics nbs and other sources. An evaluation of the efficiency of the land use act 1978 of. Special focus land use in nigeria prior to the land use decree of 1978, the nigerian land tenure system had become the object of intense attack and defence by vested interests promoting their views on changes in the tenure system which would best increase food and fibre production. Pdf land policy and land delivery system in nigeria. Land use act chapter 202 laws of the federation of nigeria 1990 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. To make the land in nigeria accessible to all people, dozens of years ago, governments passed several acts. In nigeria, lagos state government passed into law land use charge on properties within its territory to increase internally generated funds.
Land use, land cover, and trends in nigeria west africa. The land use decree represents an attempt on the part of the government of nigeria to modify land tenure in rural areas. Nigeria shares land borders with the republic of benin in the west, chad and cameroon in the east, and niger in the north. The philosophy of the act is encapsulated in the preamble to the act as. Not surprisingly, the country that is home to the largest population of the region also has by far the largest area under cultivation. The land use and allocation committee came into existence with the creation of decree no. In nigeria, increasing evidence indicates a deteriorating man land relationship. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of the land use decree in nigeria. Although the land use act of 1978 was meant to usher in a new land reform in nigeria, it soon became a clog in the wheel of development over the years. Summary this paper presents the major findings of an empirical investigation on the shortcomings of the kano state urban development board in managing the development and use of new. The land use act of 2004 is made up of eight parts of fiftyone sections. Land useland cover change detection in metropolitan lagos. The impact of land use conversion on a residential district.
Land use control must strike a balance between private property rights and the public interest. This was more so because the military government which promulgated it also ensured it was embedded in the constitution of the country. It highlights land use planning and management policies and regulations in the city. The paper explains that relationship among land uses in nigeria is a reflection of land reform and land theories. While we cannot do justice here to everything that the multiperiod maps show, we can point out. That in spite of the incursion of the act in the land tenure system of nigeria, customary law still dominates and. Land use patterns and economic development of ikeja in.
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