Abstract
This paper examined the compulsory acquisition of land under Nigeria’s Land use Act of 1978, an important law for managing land ownership in the country. The paper considered the legal rules for land acquisition and their impact on property rights and land management. The paper adopted the doctrinal method of research. The paper revealed that current laws often do not effectively address the complexities of land ownership, leading to disputes and dissatisfaction among landowners. The paper pointed out outgoing issues such as unfair acquisition practices, delays in compensation payments, and insufficient communication with affected communities. To resolve these challenges, the paper recommended amongst others, several reforms to improve the fairness and effectiveness of the land acquisition process. These include aligning acquisition laws with principles of fairness, creating transparent compensation systems that reflect market values, and unifying different legal rules related to land acquisition and compensation.
Keywords: Compulsory, Acquisition and Land