This Framework for Responsible Investment in Land Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA) sets out principles, procedures, entitlements and organisational arrangements that govern the land acquisition process for large-scale agribusiness investments in Jigawa State. The Framework defines the following relevant terms: land acquisition; physical and economic displacement; land categories, including: private residential land, communal residential land, public residential land, agricultural land, grazing land and grazing reserves, undeveloped land, forest reserves; land tenure; fruit trees; firewood; informal right holder; compensation; replacement value of land. This Framework covers the following matters: reviewing the principles on the basis of the land acquisition process: food security and nutrition; sustainable and inclusive economic development and poverty eradication; gender equality and women's empowerment; youth empowerment; respect of tenure of land, fisheries and forests and access to water; conservation and management of natural resources; reducing disaster risks; respecting cultural heritage and traditional knowledge; promoting safe and healthy agrifood systems. Further matters covered by this Framework include: payment of compensation; grievance redress mechanism and community management; monitoring and evaluation.
Nigeria · 2024-12-01