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Oct 19
Notification of Delegation of Specific Powers of the Executive Governor of Lagos State Under the Land use Act
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The Land Use Act, Cap L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (the “Act”) is the primary legislation pertaining to the regulation of land related matters in Nigeria.
The Act vests ownership of all lands comprised in the territory of each Nigerian State in the Governor of that State and such land is held in trust and administered for the use and common benefit of all Nigerians in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The Governor may exercise his powers under the Act either directly or through a State Commissioner, upon proper delegation.