NATIONAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT
Act · Governance
An Act establishes the National Boundary Commission to demarcate and manage Nigeria's international and interstate boundaries. It targets federal and state governments, as well as border communities. This resolves disputes and prevents conflicts over boundaries.
NATIONAL BOUNDARY COMMISSION (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to demarcate, manage, and resolve disputes about Nigeria's international and interstate boundaries.
Who Does It Target?
Federal Government in international boundary negotiations State governments with interstate boundary disputes The Office of the National Security Adviser Border communities affected by boundary disputes
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Clearly demarcate Nigeria's international boundaries, resolve interstate boundary disputes, and provide authoritative boundary documentation to prevent conflict.
Key Features
Boundary Demarcation: NBC demarcates and marks Nigeria's international boundaries with neighbouring countries. Dispute Resolution: Mediates and resolves disputes between states over their common boundaries. Documentation: Maintains authoritative maps and records of all Nigerian boundaries. International Negotiations: Represents Nigeria in international boundary commissions and negotiations.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active — NBC is operational Coverage: All Nigerian international and interstate boundaries Beneficiaries: Border communities; national security; interstate relations Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
States with boundary disputes submit petitions to NBC International boundary matters handled through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Border demarcation maps available from NBC for reference Application method: Interstate boundary disputes: petition the National Boundary Commission.
Important Terms
NBC decisions on state boundaries are binding subject to judicial review International boundary agreements are ratified by the National Assembly Boundary markers must not be moved or destroyed
Official Resources
Website: Not publicly available Contact: National Boundary Commission (NBC)
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates under the Land Use Act 1978, the Survey Act Cap S16 LFN 2004, and the OAU/AU Border Programme framework. Draws on bilateral and multilateral treaties governing Nigeria's land and maritime boundaries with neighbouring states.