Environmental and Planning Law

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. know the nature and scope of Urban and Regional Planning Law; 2. learn the disposition of planning authorities and development control; and 3. acquaint with the Acts relating to highways, public health and industrial location.

The origin of urban and regional planning law in Nigeria; Its nature, scope and contents in the framework of the Nigerian judicial system. The course also exposes students to the powers and duties of the planning authorities; planning schemes development control, acquisition and disposal of land for planning scheme – compensation and betterment. The structure and working of the Nigerian legal system. The courts and their procedure, tribunals and inquiries, reference to courts for decision in any matter affecting a planning scheme and legal proceedings. Acts relating to highways, public health and industrial location.