Delta State Commits to Enforcing Anti-Deve Law

In a decisive move to foster a more secure and investor-friendly environment, the Delta State government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the strict enforcement of the Public and Private Properties Protection Law of 2018. Widely known across the state as the 'Anti-Deve law,' this legislation is a critical tool in the government's effort to safeguard property rights and regulate lawful land development.

The Anti-Deve law explicitly criminalizes the persistent and illegal collection of development levies, often extorted from legitimate land developers by unauthorized community groups or syndicates. By strictly applying this law, the state government aims to permanently eradicate the extortion practices that have historically deterred investors and delayed essential construction projects.

Violators found guilty under the provisions of the Public and Private Properties Protection Law face stringent penalties. These include a minimum two-year jail term, a substantial fine of N1 million, or occasionally both. Furthermore, the law directly addresses the fraudulent practice of selling a single landed property to multiple buyers, stipulating up to five years imprisonment for such offenses.