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ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN ALIENATION OF FAMILY LAND HOLDING IN NIGERIA
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research investigates the issues and challenges encountered or suffered in alienation of family land by purchasers in Nigeria, particularly in Yoruba and Ibo customs since 1960 to date. The Land Use Act, 1978 was promulgated to abolish all forms of ownership and convert the ultimate title to a mere Right of Occupancy which is the highest interest capable of existing in land holding in Nigeria. Right of Occupancy is intended by the Act to be recognized in an individual member of the family as an occupier or holder rather than the family as a unit. The Land Use Act is aimed at altering the
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Umezulike further opines that, however, contrary to the general notion that only the head of family and the principal members can validly alienate family property, any member of the family, male or female can validly alienate family property if and only if a power of attorney is executed in his or her favour by the entire members of the family for that purpose. The said power of attorney gives that member the authority to act for the family in the sale of such family property. If the member adheres strictly to the authority conferred by the power of attorney which must be made by deed, the fam ... Continue Reading
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research investigates the issues and challenges encountered or suffered in alienation of family land by purchasers in Nigeria, particularly in Yoruba and Ibo customs since 1960 to date. The Land Use Act, 1978 was promulgated to abolish all forms of ownership and convert the ultimate title to a mere Right of Occupancy which is the highest interest capable of existing in land holding in Nigeria. Right of Occupancy is intended by the Act to be recognized in an individual member of the family as an occupier or holder rather than the family as a unit. The Land Use Act is aimed at altering the
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