Land Use Act of 1978 - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Who holds the ownership of all land in a Nigerian state according to the Land Use Act of 1978?
Communities
Traditional rulers
The Governor
Federal government
What type of right does the Land Use Act grant to individuals or entities regarding land?
Absolute ownership
Statutory right of occupancy
Customary ownership
Federal lease
Which authority has control and management of land under the Land Use Act?
Which authority has control and management of land under the Land Use Act?
Local communities
The Governor
Traditional councils
In land transactions, whose consent is required as per the Land Use Act?
Local community leaders
The President
The Governor
Traditional landowners
What is the purpose of compensation under the Land Use Act?
To discourage land transactions
To fund government projects
To ensure fair treatment of landowners
To provide additional income to the Governor
Which of the following is a key focus of the Land Use Act with respect to land use?
Land hoarding
Land speculation
Land use planning and zoning
Land privatization
What type of disputes are handled by land tribunals established by the Land Use Act?
Criminal cases
Tax disputes
Land-related disputes
Employment disputes
Whose customary land rights are recognized by the Land Use Act?
Only individuals
Only the government
Communities and individuals
Only corporations
Under what condition can the government acquire land for public purposes?
Whenever they want
Only if they pay a high price
If it is in the public interest
Only if the landowner agrees
What do State Land Use and Allocation Committees advise on?
Taxation policies
Land use and allocation
Environmental protection
Education funding