The word land means different things to different people and in different context. These different meanings notwithstanding, land, since prehistoric time, has been of elemental significance to the affairs of man.
In this thesis the various interests compulsory acquired were looked into. The compensation paid for these interests were adequately examined to determine the adequacy of the compensation. In the payment of compensation, time factor was also considered
This study examined the evolution and formation of acquisition laws in Nigeria with a detailed examination of the Land Use Act of 1978 as its objective. Another objection of this study is to see whether the acquisition and compensation of Akure Airport actually conformed with the provision of the law. The necessary data required for this study were collected through interview and administration of questionnaires.
Finally, it was discovered that serving acquisition notice through a specified and generalized means is adequately efficient and cost effective as against the provision of the Land Use Act. There was delay in payment of compensation. Also, no interest was paid for the delay in payment of compensation as provided for by the law.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page…………………………………………………………………………….i
Certification……………………………………………………………………….....ii
Dedication …………………………………………………….…………………….iii
Acknowledgement…………………………………………...………..………..........iv
Abstract………………………….……………………………………….….....….. ..v
Table of Contents……………...……………………………………………………..vi
List of Tables…………………..……………………………………………….........x
List of Figures……………………………………………………………………..…xi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study ..........................................................................................1
1.2 Statement of the Problem .........................................................................................3
1.3 Aim and Objectives ..................................................................................................5
1.4 Significance of the Study…………………………………………………………..5
1.5 Scope of the Study………………………………………………………...………..5
1.6 Limitations of the Study……………………………………………………………6
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Concept of Compulsory Acquisition………………….…....................................7
2.2 History of Compulsory Acquisition in Nigeria……………….............................10
2.3 Compulsory Acquisition Process and Procedure………………...........................16
2.4 Concept of compensation………………………………….................................17
2.5 Examples of Interest to Compensate…………………………………...………..20
2.6 The Land Use Act………………….…...............................................................21
2.7 Compensation under the Land Use Act……………………………….................25
2.8 Consequences of Compulsory Acquisition………..............................................26
2.9 Reasons for Low Compensation.........................................................................27
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STUDY AREA
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................30
3.2Research Methodology........................................................................………….30
3.3 Data Collection Instrument ................................................................................30
3.5 Sample Frame and Size .....................................................................................30
3.6 History and description of the Study Area.........................................................31
3.7 Ownership and pattern of Land Use in the area…………………………………33
3.8 The Airport site………………………………………………………………….34
3.9 Method of Data Analysis………………………………………………………..34
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................35
4.2 Distribution of Questionnaires ..............................................................................35
4.3.1 Respondents Gender ..............................................................................................35
4.3.2 Respondents’ Maturity Level….. .........................................................................36
4.3.3 Respondents’ Level of Education…....................................................................37
4.3.4 Respondents Job Type.…………………………..……….................................37
4.4.1 Response of Respondents on serving of acquisition notice….…...….………...38
4.4.2 Response of Respondents on method of serving of acquisition notice...………39
4.4.3 Response of Respondents on acquisition for public purpose …………….……39
4.4.4 Response of Respondents on items assessed during compensation……………40
4.4.5 Response of Respondents time taken to be compensated……………….…..…40
4.4.6 Response of Respondents on availability of development on land before acquisition……………………………………………………………………………..41
4.4.7 Response of Respondents on Opinion of the law of compulsory acquisition and compensation…………………………………………………………………………42
4.4.8 Response of Respondents on financial state after compensation ……….….…42
4.4.3 Response of Respondents on level of satisfaction on compensation paid …….43
4.4.4 Response of Respondents on interest payment for delayed compensation…….44
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary …………............................................................................................45
5.2 Conclusion ..........................................................................................................45
5.3 Recommendation ................................................................................................45
REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………..47
APPENDIX 1………………………………………………………………………….48
APPENDIX II…………………………………………………………………………52
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1: Distribution of questionnaires…………………………..............................35
Table 4.2: Percentage of Respondents by sex.................................................................36
Table 4.3: Level of Maturity of Respondents..............................................................36
Table 4.4: Serving of Acquisition notice before acquisition.........................................38
Table 4.5 Acquisition for public purpose……………………………………………...39
Table 4.6: Items assessed during compensation…………...........................................40
Table 4.7: Presence of existing development on Land during acquisition…………….41
Table 4.8: Respondents’ Opinion on the Compulsory Acquisition and compensation law………………………………………………………………………………………..42
Table 4.9: Level of satisfaction on compensation paid………………………………..43
Table 4.10: Payment of interest on Delayed Compensation………………………….44
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 4.1Level of Education of Respondents.... ………………………………...29
Fig. 4.2 Type of Job of Respondents..................................................................38
Fig.4.3: Method of serving of acquisition notice................................................39
Fig. 4.4: Length of time taken for compensation payment..................................41
Fig. 4.5 Respondents Opinion on adequate compensation………………………..43
