APPRAISAL OF POWER OF THE STATE GOVERNOR TO GRANT CONSENT UNDER THE LAND USE ACT

ABSTRACT This study appraised the power of the state Governor to grant consent under the Land Use Act. This,the administrative structure under the Land Use Act was espoused focusing on it’s effectiveness in light of the general principles and policy that motivated the promulgation of the Act. The study inquired whether there is government’s compliance with the method of revocation of right of occupancy stipulated in the Land Use Act (LUA)(1978) in relation to the procedure for the revocation of right of occupancy by the Governor. Given the observed lacuna and inconsistency in the administration of the Act, the study calls for legislative intervention to review its provisions. It also recommends a uniform right of occupancy regime, single administrative structure for land administration in the country,and a repeal of the governor’s adjudicatory powers in the Act. 1) to examine the powers and limitations of the state Governors to grant and revoke consent under the Land Use Act 2) to assess the issues and challenges relating to land administration,consent and revocations under the Land Use Act.