09/09/2026
Estate Guide Series 131 | Section 22 of the Land Use Act, 1978: The One Law That Can Void Your ₦500M Purchase
Author: Realtor Michael Podcasting | Aden Shelters Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
Date: 10 September 2026
Target: Nigerians in the Diaspora USA 🇺🇸, UK 🇬🇧, and Canada 🇨🇦
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`VERIFY BEFORE PAYMENT` is our #1 rule.
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DANGER WARNING ☠️ | CAUTION ⚠️ | RED FLAGS 🚩
☠️ DANGER: You can pay ₦500M and still own nothing!
⚠️ CAUTION: A signed Deed without Governor’s approval is legally worthless.
🚩 RED FLAG: If your agent says "Governor’s Consent is not important," walk away. That is how financial leakages and avoidable frustrations begin.
THE LAW THAT GOVERNS EVERYTHING
Under Section 22(1) of the Land Use Act, 1978, it is illegal to assign, mortgage, or transfer any interest in land without the prior consent of the Governor. Ignore this, and your transaction is VOID!
10 KEY POINTS TO PROTECT YOUR ₦500M INVESTMENT
1. KNOW THE LAW
Section 22 makes the Governor the ultimate landlord. No consent = No valid transfer. First-hand solution: Always demand to see if consent is required.
2. DEED ALONE IS NOT TITLE
A Deed proves payment between parties. Escape Route: It must be followed by an application for Governor’s Consent to be registrable.
3. WHEN IS CONSENT MANDATORY?
Any sale, assignment, mortgage, or sublease. Rescue Option: Build the consent application into your purchase contract from day one.
4. DIASPORA RISK IS HIGHER
Buyers in USA 🇺🇸, UK 🇬🇧, and Canada 🇨🇦 are targeted because they cannot verify physically. Solution: Appoint Aden Shelters Ltd to conduct registry searches on your behalf.
5. VERIFY BEFORE PAYMENT
Do not transfer funds based on photos. Action: We provide certified true copies of title and conduct searches at the Lands Bureau to eliminate doubt and fear.
6. TIMELINES MATTER
Apply for Consent within 6 months of ex*****on. Delay attracts penalties and risk. Timely and decisive action is required.
7. AVOID "OMO ONILE" AND FAMILY LAND TRAPS
Community receipts do not override Section 22. Legal Protection: Only Governor-issued documents stand in court.
8. WINDOW OF RARE OPPORTUNITY
Good deals move fast, but law moves faster. Informed Decision: Secure due diligence FIRST, then commit funds. Do not reverse the order!
9. INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE
In Toronto, London, or New York, you would never buy without title insurance. Demand the same standard in Lagos. We align with global standards.
10. BUILD TRUST WITH DOCUMENTATION
A credible relationship is built on verifiable proof. We provide complimentary site inspection tours, video walkthroughs, and full verification documents for every property.
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FINAL WORD:
High-Net-Worth clients, your ₦500M deserves legal protection. Section 22 is not a suggestion. It is the law.
Do not let excitement override due process. Take immediate commitment with the right documents.
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