LAND USE ACT

Section 21: Prohibition of alienation of customary right of occupancy except with requisite consent or approval.

1978Section 21 of 52Federal Republic of Nigeria

It shall not be lawful for any customary right of occupancy or any part thereof to be alienated by assignment, mortgage, transfer of possession, sublease or otherwise howsoever-(a) without the consent of the Governor in cases where the property is to be sold by or under the order of any court under the provisions of the applicable Sheriffs and Civil Process Law; or
(b) in other cases without the approval of the appropriate Local Government.

Cite this section

Section 21, LAND USE ACT (1978).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/land-use-act/section/21/