What Is Governor’s Consent and Why Does It Matter in Property Transactions in Nigeria?
If you are buying land or property in Nigeria, one document you will hear about often is Governor’s Consent. Many buyers know the name, but not everyone understands what it really means or why it matters. In simple terms, Governor’s Consent is the approval required for certain transactions involving an existing statutory right of occupancy. It is rooted in the Land Use Act, which vests land in each state in the Governor, to be held in trust and administered for the use and common benefit of Nigerians.