URP 208 – Planning Law and Procedure
COURSE PARTICULARS
Course Code: URP 208
Course Title: Planning Law and Procedure
No. of Units: 2
Course Duration: Two hours of lectures per week for 15 weeks.
Status: Compulsory
Course Email Address: urp208@gmail.com
Course Webpage: http://www.urp.futa.edu.ng/courseschedule.php?coursecode=URP%20204
Prerequisite: NIL
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Dr. F. K. Omole
Room 019 SET building,
Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2348034539896
Email: fkomole@futa.edu.ng
And
Miss E.A. Aluko
Room o22 SET building,
Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning,
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Phone: +2347063002171
Email: eaaluko@futa.edu.ng
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory course to the concepts of law, planning administration and procedures in
Nigeria. This will expose students to the aspect of general law, land law and conveyance. The
Origin and source of Nigeria land Law, planning laws, the law of tort and contract, legal control
of statutory bodies, appeals and enforcements among others are expected to be touched in this
course. Case studies and application of planning law to existing situations will be examined.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this course are to:
 introduce students to the concepts of law and administration procedures; and
 impart detailed knowledge on the origin and source of Nigeria law as well as case
studies and application of planning law to the existing situations in Nigeria.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES / COMPETENCIES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Understand the concept of law and administration in Nigeria
Explain the sources of planning law in Nigeria
Explain the Land Tenure system in Nigeria
Law of Tort and Law of contract
Nigerian constitution and
Hierarchy of Nigeria courts
GRADING SYSTEM FOR THE COURSE
This course will be graded as follows:
Class Attendance
5%
Term paper
15%
Test
20%
Final Examination
60%
TOTAL
100%
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attendance: It is expected that every student will be in class for lectures and also participate in
interactions in the class. Attendance records will be kept and used to determine each person’s
qualification to sit for the final examination. In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of
absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with any of the instructors, indicating
the reason for the absence.
Academic Integrity: Violations of academic integrity, including dishonesty in assignments,
examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited. You are not allowed to make
copies of another person’s work and submit it as your own; that is plagiarism. All cases of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the University Management for appropriate sanctions in
accordance with the guidelines for handling students’ misconduct as spelt out in the Students’
Handbook.
Assignments: Students are expected to submit assignments as scheduled. Failure to submit
assignments as at when due will earn such student zero. Only under extenuating circumstances,
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for which a student has notified any of the instructors in advance, will late submission of
assignments be permitted.
Code of Conduct in Lecture Rooms: Students should turn off their cell phones during lectures.
Students are prohibited from engaging in other activities (such as texting, side talks, etc.) during
lectures; late coming to class is also prohibited. Eating and browsing are not allowed during
lecture period.
READING LIST
1,5
Dharmendra S. Senger (1990) Environmental Law Prentice Hall of India
1,5
Omirin M.M., Nubi T. Gbenga and Fawehinmi S.A (2002). Land management and property
Tax reform in Nigeria
1,4,5
Omole, F.K (2001) Planning issues in Nigeria: Land Tenure System and Land Use Act
1,4,5
Omole ,F.K & I.S. Ejokema (2013) Understanding Urban and Regional Laws and
Procedure
1,4,5
Elias T.O. (1962) Nigeria Land Law and Custom. London : Routeledge & Kegan Paul
1,4,5
Ola, C.S. (1984) Town & country planning and environmental laws in Nigeria Ibadan
university press Limited
1,4,5
Omotola J.A. (1980) Essays on the Landuse Act of 1978. Lagos University of Lagos press
1,4,5
Oyesiku O.O. (1998) Modern Urban and regional planning and administration in Nigeria.
Ibadan Kraft books limited
1,4,5
Park A.E.W (1963) The sources of Nigeria Law African Universities Press. London
1,4,5
Telling A.E. (1973) Planning Law & Procedure. Forth Edition Butterworth’s London
1,3,4,5
The constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999
1,4,5
The University of Ife (Nigeria) Law reports edited by the faulty of law, university of Ife
press Ile Ife Nigeria
1,4,5
Udo R.K. (1990) Landuse Policy & the Land Ownership in Nigeria. Ebieakwa Ventures
1,4,5
Uduehi G.O (1987) Public Lands acquisition & compensation Practise in Nigeria. Godrace
Nigeria
3
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
3
Legend
1- Available in the University Library
2- Available in Departmental/School Libraries
3- Available on the Internet.
4- Available as Personal Collection
5- Available in local bookshops.
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK
TOPIC
REMARKS
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Concept of law and other related terms,
importance of law, features of law, classification
of law, Act Decree, Edict, Bye-law etc
Students are introduced to the
various concepts of law
2
Sources of English Law
The various sources of law are
addressed here
Sources Nigerian Law
3
Customary laws
Ability to understand the
concept of customary law
Validation of customary laws
4
Introduction of planning law
Students would be taught the
planning law
Sources of planning law
5
Different faces of Land- characteristic of Land
-Introduction to Nigeria
The different faces of land
would be addressed here
land tenure system
6
Evolution of planning laws and practice in Nigeria
-chronological illustration of planning laws
The chronological evolution
of planning law would be
taught
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Mid semester Exam
Continuous assessment for the
course is done
8
Establishment of town planning authorities in
Nigeria with particular reference to western
states/ region
The processes of the
establishment of town
planning authorities in
Nigeria would be taught here
-area planning authority
-zonal planning authority
-problems and prospects
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9
Law of tort
-defence available for defendant
-standard of proof in defamation cases
Students would be able to
know the law of tort and
various scenario in which it is
applicable
-defass available in defamation cases
10
Law of contract
Understanding the law of
contract
-void contact
-illegal contract
-breach of contract and remedies
11
Definition of terms in estate & property
Students would be taught
terms used in estate &
property
12
Hierarchy of Nigeria courts
Students would be taught the
hierarchy of Nigerian court,
structures and choice of courts
within the Nigerian context
Structure of Nigerian courts
Choice of courts
13
Legal procedure & filing of cases in court
The procedure for filing of
cases in court would be taught
14
Planning appeals & enforcement
Students would be taught
practical aspects of planning.
How enforcement notices are
passed.
Enforcement notices & serving of notices
15
Introduction to some basic planning law
-Land use decree (LUD)
Students would be introduced
to some basic planning laws
-Nigerian Urban and Regional Planning Law
(NURP)
16
Brain storming and Revision Questions
-Attempting some basic questions from LUD
- Attempting some basic questions from NURP
5
Interactive and revision
session