The Land Use Act (Nigeria)

The Land Use Act of Nigeria is a law that regulates land ownership and management across the country. It vests all land in each state in a state governor, who holds it in trust for the people. Individuals and organizations can obtain rights to use land through leases granted by the governor, rather than outright ownership. This system aims to control land distribution, prevent land disputes, and promote development, while providing a framework for administering land resources uniformly across Nigeria.