Cadastral Surveying I

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. explain historical development and methods of land acquisition in Nigeria; 2. carry out comparative analysis of regional land administration systems in Nigeria; 3. discuss the provision of laws governing land administration in Nigeria; and 4. identify the limitation of maritime boundaries in Nigeria.

History, principles and methods of dealings in land tenure system in Nigeria. Customary land tenure systems in Nigeria. Right and interests in land and rights to land and natural resources. Deeds and title registration systems. Registrable Instruments and Deed Registry. Defects of deeds registration and title registration. Title registration act, registered land act and land use decree. Comparative analysis of land administration systems. Environmental coastal zone management. Law of the sea and delimitation of maritime boundaries.