THE RELEVANCE OF THE LAND USE ACT 1978 IN 21st CENTURY NIGERIA

Abstract

The Land Use Act, 1978 was enacted inter-alia to energize economic development in Nigeria by ensuring effective and equitable utilization of land and land resources. It also targeted reducing the high cost of land required for industrial estates and mechanized agriculture. The implementation of the provisions of the Act lives much to be desired particularly in this modern era. The aim of this paper therefore is to examine the relevance of the Act in 21st century Nigeria.