ABSTRACT
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EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">Compulsory
acquisition of private property is inevitable in any society and government
usually exercise its power of eminent domain in this regard, this project
assessed whether payment of compensation was adequate or inadequate based on
the statutory provision and authority governing public land acquisition and
compensation payable in Nigeria. It focused on Talba Housing Estate Minna. The
provision of land Use Decree No.6 of 1978(known as Cap 202 LFN 1990) which is
still in use today and other various law have been in existence and they
regulate land acquisition and
compensation on compulsory land acquisition. Chapter one introduced the topic “Compulsory
Acquisition and Compensation”, land acquisition, importance, aim and objectives
as well as scope of the study area. Chapter two talked on literature review on
compulsory land acquisition and compensation, concepts and comparative of other
countries, definition of terms, the compensation payable under the Land Use
Act, procedure for acquisition. Chapter three and four talked about research
methodology and data presentation, analysis respectively. Lastly, Chapter five
highlighted on findings made with regards to the principles and practice of
compulsory land acquisition and compensation in Nigeria together with
recommendation and conclusion.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Title page ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of content vii
List of table xi
List of figures xii
List of appendixes xiii
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background
of the study 2
1.2 statement
of the problem 3
1.3 Aim
and objectives 3
1.4 Limitation
of study 4
1.5 Scope
of study 4
1.6 Significant
of the study 4
1.7 Historical
background of the study 5
CHAPTER
TWO
2.0 Literature
review 13
2.1 History
of land acquisition and compensation law in Nigeria 13
2.2 Concepts
of compulsory acquisition and compensation 13
2.3 Comparative
study of other countries 16
2.4 Compensation
payable under Land Use Act 1978 17
2.5 Procedures
for acquisition 18
2.6 Problems
of compulsory acquisition and compensation 18
2.9 Definition
of terms 20
CHAPTER
THREE
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction 22
3.1 Research
Area 22
3.2 Population
of study 22
3.3 Sampling
technique 22
3.4 Sample
size 23
3.5 Method
of data collection 23
3.6 Method
of data analysis 23
3.7 Procedures
for data analysis 24
CHAPTER
FOUR
DATA
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction 25
4.1 Machinery
for land acquisition and compensation 25
4.2 Preparation
and service of acquisition notice 26
4.3 Clearance
for ownership 26
4.4 categories
of acquired properties 26
4.5 Mode
of payment of compensation 28
4.6 Claimants
evidence of ownership 28
4.7 Notification
of acquisition 28
CHAPTER
FIVE
5.0 Summary
of findings, recommendation and conclusions 32
5.1 Summary
of findings 32
5.2 Recommendations 33
5.3 conclusions 34
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