Explanation

Four major systems of Land tenure in Nigeria are: (i) Communal land tenure system; (ii) Land tenure by inheritance, Leasehold system: (iv) By purchase

(1) Communal land tenure system : In this system: (i) The land belongs ) the community. (ii) Only members of the community can have access to the use of the land. (iii) Mechanization may be difficult to practise. (iv) The land cannot be used as collateral security. (v) Every member can use the land but cannot sell.

(2) Land tenure by Inheritance: In this system: (i) The land is transferred from parents to offsprings. (ii) It leads to land fragmentation. (iii) The land can be used as collateral security. (iv) Owners can develop the land property. (v) Perennial crops can be grown.

(3) Leasehold system: In this system: (i) Land is acquired for use over a stated period of time. (ii) Certain money or fee is paid for the stated period of time (iii) It ensures the use of available land. (iv) The farmer cannot use the land as collateral security. (v) He cannot develop the land beyond the lease agreement terms.

(4) By Purchase: In this system: (i) Land is totally acquired after paying certain amount of money. (ii) The land can be used as collateral security. (iii) Perennial crops can be grown. (iv) High cost prevent purchase of land by farmers. (v) Ownership may be difficult to establish

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