Land Administration In Urhobo Division Under Colonial Rule 1935 – 1960

This thesis is base on the process of land use, control and land acquisition in Urhobo Division. It looks at the history of land from 1935 when the Division was created and terminated at 1960 which symbolized a new era in Nigeria History. Studies were carried out on the social, political and economic activities before 1935, it was done to correct various misconception held by people who still believe that land was always owned by the family. This study has shown that land administration in Urhobo Division has been changing with its socio-political and economic development.