CHANGING LAND TENURE SYSTEM IN JABA FAGGE LOCAL GOVERNMENT KANO STATE NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study examines the changing land tenure system in Jaba Fagge Local Government Kano State Nigeria. This study is aimed at evaluating the existing land tenure system in Jaba, Fagge Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria and its effect on the cultural, social and economic activities of the people of Jaba Fagge Local Government of Kano State, Nigeria. The following objectives were addressed in this study; (1) to examine the current land tenure system in Jaba, Fagge LGA, Kano State, Nigeria, (2) to identify the changing patterns of the land tenure system in the study area, (3) to assess the impact of these changes on land tenure systems in the study area. The study adopts the survey research design, and interviews were conducted for 333 sampled respondents. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Findings of the study shows that the land tenure system in Jaba Fagge LGA is deeply rooted in customary practices, with traditional rulers and elders holding significant control over land distribution and ownership. Findings also shows that land tenure system in Jaba is shifting from communal inheritance to a market-driven system focused on land purchase. The study concludes that the transformation of Jaba’s land tenure system presents both benefits and challenges, requiring balanced policies to ensure sustainable and equitable land management.