IMPACT OF LAND USE ACT ON CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A CASE FOR JOS

Nimlyat, P. S¹., Gwatau, D.,¹ Ega, I. J.²

¹Department of Architecture, University of Jos                                                                      ²Department of building, Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba

E-mail: pontipn@unijos.edu.ng, ponscapeconsult@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

This study is aimed at determining the impact of Land Use Act on construction development in Jos, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to investigate the Land Use Act impact on construction development and identify ways of facilitating land acquisition in order to enhance construction development. A sampled questionnaire was administered and the resulting data analyzed using simple percentage method. Form the study, it was discovered that the Land Use Act has serious impact on construction development in Nigeria, with individual land ownership becoming possible. Delay in commencing construction development is caused by delay in processing land documents and building plan approval. It is recommended that, the Land Use Act should be revised to eliminate the difficulties encounter in acquiring land for construction development purposes.

Keywords:Construction Development, Impact, Individuals, Land Use Act