National Land Policy for Social Justice and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of Literatures

This paper highlighted the significant of useful and effective national land policy for social justice and economic prosperity in Nigeria. Due to the importance of land and landed property to nation building. National land policies are cardinal principles for any meaningful development for human race. Good national land policy is an indication of developments and advancements in terms of land administration and management. Land as a factor of production, in many respects it needs proper management. Land is a one of main asset to urban and rural poor. Criterion for many advancements has an impact with the efficient mechanisms for land policy implementation. Different approach to national development in many spheres of nations struggle is irrelevant when land policies are not in efficient. Land tenure before and after colonial masters were reviewed to ascertain the development of different land reforms that took place in Nigeria. National land policy and economic growth relationship was established within the framework of national economic development. Economic growth and stability are the results of national land policies. Issues bothering access and control over land was stated. Unemployment and job creation were stated that emanates from poor land policies. It was recommended that national land policy should be employed for national security and development. Issues related to access to land were incorporated to the proper land policy. The significant of national land policies cannot be over emphasised, because of it is paramount for egalitarian society. It is recommended to the concerned government agencies to reflect on importance of national land policies. And regularly inspection of statutory documents related to land policies should be revisiting for time interval. It is also recommended that public enlightenment and sensitisation should be encourage to help the citizen have knowledge on issues related to land. The study would be of immense benefit and points of direction for future researches.