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Land grabbing and resistance of indigenous landowners in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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Title: Land grabbing and resistance of indigenous landowners in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Authors: Obuene, Henry Uche, Akanle, Olayinka, Omobowale, Ayokunle Olumuyiwa
Source: International Sociology; Jan2022, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p143-159, 17p
Subject Terms: DELEGATED legislation, LAND use, LANDOWNERS, INDIGENOUS peoples, QUALITATIVE research
Abstract (English): The focus of existing studies on land grabbing in Nigeria has been on acquisition by foreign investors for their socio-economic gain, usually supported by the national government. However, narratives on land grabbing by government through the Land Use Decree and the consequent resistance deployed by the indigenous landowners are scarce. The Accumulation by Dispossession theory and an exploratory design were combined with qualitative methods to gather data from 41 participants through a combination of key informant and in-depth interviews and focus groups in Ajoda New Town. Data were ethnographically and content analysed and findings revealed that locals resisted government activities consequent upon their exclusion from compensatory and resettlement activities promised by the government. Displacement from patrimonial inheritance led to resistance, though government claimed it discharged its financial and moral responsibilities. Resistance took the form of violent, economic and civil protests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Spanish): El enfoque de los estudios existentes sobre el acaparamiento de tierras en Nigeria se ha centrado en la adquisición de tierras por parte de inversores extranjeros para su beneficio socioeconómico, generalmente con el apoyo del gobierno nacional. Sin embargo, las narrativas sobre el acaparamiento de tierras por parte del gobierno a través del Land Use Decree (Decreto de Uso de Tierras) y la consecuente resistencia desplegada por los terratenientes indígenas son escasas. Este artículo combina la teoría de la acumulación por desposesión y un diseño exploratorio con métodos cualitativos para recopilar datos de 41 participantes a través de una combinación de informantes clave y entrevistas en profundidad y grupos focales en Ajoda New Town. Los datos se han sometido a un análisis etnográfico y de contenido, y los hallazgos revelan que los lugareños se resistieron a las actividades gubernamentales como consecuencia de su exclusión de las actividades compensatorias y de reasentamiento prometidas por el gobierno. La pérdida de la herencia patrimonial generó resistencia, aunque el gobierno afirmó que cumplía con sus responsabilidades financieras y morales. La resistencia tomó la forma de protestas violentas, económicas y civiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (French): Les études existantes sur l'accaparement des terres au Nigeria se sont surtout intéressées aux acquisitions faites, généralement avec le soutien du gouvernement national, par des investisseurs étrangers pour leur bénéfice socioéconomique. On trouve en revanche peu de récits sur l'accaparement des terres par le gouvernement intervenu à la faveur du Land Use Decree (Décret sur l'utilisation des terres), et sur la résistance des propriétaires fonciers autochtones qui en a résulté. Dans cet article, nous combinons la théorie de l'accumulation par dépossession et un modèle exploratoire à des méthodes qualitatives pour recueillir des données auprès de 41 participants moyennant des entretiens avec des informateurs clés, des entretiens approfondis et des groupes de discussion à Ajoda New Town. Les données ont fait l'objet d'une analyse ethnographique et d'une analyse de contenu. Les résultats montrent que les habitants se sont opposés aux pratiques du gouvernement après avoir été exclus des opérations de compensation et de réinstallation promises par celui-ci. La perte de l'héritage patrimonial a conduit à des actes de résistance, bien que le gouvernement ait affirmé s'être acquitté de ses responsabilités financières et morales. Cette résistance a pris la forme de violentes protestations, économiques et civiles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:The focus of existing studies on land grabbing in Nigeria has been on acquisition by foreign investors for their socio-economic gain, usually supported by the national government. However, narratives on land grabbing by government through the Land Use Decree and the consequent resistance deployed by the indigenous landowners are scarce. The Accumulation by Dispossession theory and an exploratory design were combined with qualitative methods to gather data from 41 participants through a combination of key informant and in-depth interviews and focus groups in Ajoda New Town. Data were ethnographically and content analysed and findings revealed that locals resisted government activities consequent upon their exclusion from compensatory and resettlement activities promised by the government. Displacement from patrimonial inheritance led to resistance, though government claimed it discharged its financial and moral responsibilities. Resistance took the form of violent, economic and civil protests. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:02685809
DOI:10.1177/02685809211046408