Kano state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has issued notice of land acquisition for the establishment of the transNigeria gas pipeline project.
The project links Ajaokuta Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, with specifications on the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978 LFN CAP 202. The governor’s exercise is to allow for the processes that will lead to the commencement of execution of the gigantic project.
Issuing the notice on 21st of April, 2018, Ganduje said, “Pursuant to the power conferred on me by Section 28 (1) of the Land Use Act of 1978 (LFN CAP 202), I the Governor of Kano state hereby revoke all existing Statutory or Customary Right of Occupancy on the said parcel of land … described in the schedule hitherto with effect from the date of this notice.” To assure all those affected by the federal government project of quick and effective compensation, the governor assured that,
“The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is willing to pay compensation in respect to crops, building structures and unexhausted improvementon the land in accordance with Section 29 of the Land Use Act 1978.” It was observed that the project would bring much development to Kano state where the mega gas pipeline project will be established as the state’s failing industries would have effective window through which they would be reinvigorated.
Such opportunity, according to investigation, would apart from making gas more available in the state, create more employment opportunities for Kano people.
It would at the same time boost modern industrial development and expansion in the state.
Ganduje has been liaising with the NNPC for an effective and immediate take-off for the people to benefit immensely; provide employment opportunities for the people and for proliferation of other businesses surrounding.
