2022 SAIS

The Federal Government as well as State Government through its various agencies responsible for any development for public purpose. Acquisition of land includes compensation costs that need to be paid to the interested aggrieved parties. The issues of compensation are highly arguable in the proceedings as well as in the court. This article uses qualitative methods through interviews and document analysis. This study found current compensation is legally based on the current legal proposition. However, there is a need to further explore the adequacy of compensation in land acquisition proceedings