Nigeria’s Legal Instruments for Land and Water Use: Implications for National Development

dc.creatorOmole, D. O., Ndambuki, J.M.
dc.date2015-01
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-27T15:44:47Z
dc.descriptionThis chapter critically assesses the administration of land and water resources in Nigeria. Reasons why the Land Use Act has not met its objectives are discussed. It also assesses reasons why despite abundant water resources, numerous laws, and multiple governing institutions, Nigeria is still struggling to meet the national demand for water supply. The chapter concludes by suggesting specific amendments to the administration of both land and water resources. The main thrust of the suggested amendments is to address the current situation where government arrogates absolute authority on all land and water resources to itself. It is suggested that the government should consider adopting a multi-lateral relationship where government, private investors, traditional land owners, and prospective land buyers are co-decision makers in charting the future for the administration of land and water resources. This is aimed at eliminating associated problems such as delays, tenure insecurity and proliferation of peri-urbanization the current system.
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dc.identifierhttp://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/3475/
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/32451
dc.languageen
dc.publisherIGI Global
dc.subjectHC Economic History and Conditions, TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
dc.titleNigeria’s Legal Instruments for Land and Water Use: Implications for National Development
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