AN ACT TO ADJUST THE BOUNDARIES OF TAFAWA BALEWA SQUARE IN THE FEDERAL TERRITORY
Act · Land & Housing
An Act adjusts and defines the boundaries of Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos as a national public asset. It targets the management board, federal and state governments, and organizations using the square. This provides legal clarity to prevent encroachment and enable proper administration.
AN ACT TO ADJUST THE BOUNDARIES OF TAFAWA BALEWA SQUARE IN THE FEDERAL TERRITORY
What Is This Policy?
An Act that formally adjusts and defines the boundaries of Tafawa Balewa Square (formerly Race Course) in Lagos Island, the historic national public square, clarifying its legal extent and management.
Who Does It Target?
The Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board Federal Government as owner of the Square Lagos State Government for planning coordination Organisations using the Square for events
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Provide legal clarity on the extent of Tafawa Balewa Square as a national public asset, enabling proper administration and preventing encroachment.
Key Features
Boundary Definition: Legally defines the boundaries of Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. Federal Ownership: Confirms federal ownership of the Square as a national public facility. Management: Provides the legal basis for the Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board to govern the facility. Encroachment Prevention: Clear boundaries prevent unauthorised encroachment on the Square's land.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island Beneficiaries: Public users of the Square; national heritage Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Public events at the Square require approval from the Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board Commercial operators within the Square must be licensed by the Board Application method: Apply to the Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board for events and commercial licences.
Official Resources
Website: Not publicly available Contact: Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board / Federal Ministry of Works and Housing
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The Act operates alongside the Survey Act (Cap S16 LFN 2004), the Federal Capital Territory (Removal of Jurisdiction) Act, and the Federal Government's authority over Tafawa Balewa Square (formerly the Lagos Racecourse). Boundary adjustments are effected under the relevant Lagos State statutory and survey provisions.