Land ACT and Socioeconomic Development in Enugu State

The study examined the land use act and socioeconomic development in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study were to: analyze the effect of land acquisition processes on investment opportunities in Enugu state, examine the effect of the Land Use Act on rapid urbanization in Enugu State and identify the effect of the Land Use Act on housing development in Enugu State. Three research questions and hypotheses were raised to guide the study. This study was conducted using survey research design. The study employed secondary and primary sources of data. The population of the study was1106681. Taro Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size of 400. The collected data was analyzed through the use of mean score. The Z-test analysis technique was applied in testing the hypotheses. The findings revealed that Land acquisition processes has affected investment opportunities in Enugu state, Land Use Act has significantly accelerated the rate of urbanization in Enugu State and Land Use Act has positively influenced housing development in Enugu State. The study concluds that the Land Use Act has had a profound impact on socioeconomic development in Enugu State. By centralizing land ownership and streamlining land allocation processes, the Act has facilitated increased agricultural productivity and accelerated urbanization. The study recommends that Enugu State should enhance the clarity and reliability of land titles, ensuring that property rights are well-defined and protected. Keywords: Land use Act, Socioeconomic Development, Land acquisition processes, Investment opportunities