Land Use Act & Lagos State Administration Practice- Course Outline
📘 MODULE 1: Introduction to Land Administration in Nigeria
- 🏛️ Historical background of the Land Use Act (LUA) 1978
- 🎯 Purpose of the Act: centralization of land administration
- 📜 Key definitions: Governor, Commissioner, certificate of occupancy
- ⚖️ Land as a public resource vs private rights
⚖️ MODULE 2: Structure of the Land Use Act
- 📄 Sections of the LUA relevant to Lagos
- 🏛️ Governor’s powers and delegated authority
- 📜 Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and leasehold system
- ⚠️ Revocation and compulsory acquisition powers
- 🏢 Role of Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning & Urban Development
📄 MODULE 3: Lagos State Land Administration in Practice
- 🗂️ Land allocation process
- 🏛️ Role of the Land Use and Allocation Committee
- 📄 Registry operations and documentation
- 🗺️ Plot regularization, survey, and mapping
- ⚠️ Common delays, bottlenecks, and practical solutions
💼 MODULE 4: Certificate of Occupancy & Leasehold Management
- 📜 Issuance of C of O and duration of leaseholds
- 🔄 Renewal and extension process
- 💳 Mortgage and sublease under Lagos law
- 🏗️ Compliance with planning regulations
- ✅ Checking validity during transactions
📄 MODULE 5: Land Allocation and Assignment
- 📄 Original allocation vs sublease vs assignment
- 🏛️ Governor’s consent in assignments and transfers
- 🗺️ Role of survey plans and title documentation
- ⚠️ Multiple allocations and conflict resolution
- ✅ Regulatory requirements for private developers
🏛️ MODULE 6: Government Acquisition & Revocation
- ⚖️ Circumstances for compulsory acquisition
- 💰 Compensation calculation and process
- 🛡️ Practical strategies for affected owners
- ⚖️ Legal remedies and appeals
- 🛡️ Risk management for developers and investors
🧑💼 MODULE 7: Practical Due Diligence & Risk Management
- 🔍 Title verification for Lagos land
- 📄 Reviewing land documents for compliance
- ⚠️ Identifying unapproved or irregular titles
- 🛡️ Structuring transactions to minimize government risk
- 🗂️ Record-keeping and audit trails
⚠️ MODULE 8: Common Pitfalls & Case Studies
- ❌ Failed title transfers
- ⚖️ Disputes over allocations
- 🚧 Unapproved developments and demolitions
- ❓ Misunderstanding Governor’s powers
- 📚 Lessons from Lagos enforcement cases
📝 MODULE 9: Workshop & Applications
- 🔄 Walkthrough of Lagos land allocation files
- ✍️ Mock assignment and consent process
- 💡 Problem-solving exercises with real-world scenarios
- ✅ Practical tips for compliance and approvals
🎓 MODULE 10: Professional Practice & Certification
- ⚖️ Advising clients on statutory compliance
- 💼 Managing developer expectations
- 🛡️ Professional risk and liability
- 🏅 Certification assessment
