Media Team
Stan Alieke, a prominent Abuja-based lawyer, has extended an unexpected invitation to homeless individuals across Nigeria.
In a bold recommendation, he encouraged those without shelter to occupy any neglected buildings they come across.
His reasoning? Legal principles recognize prolonged occupation as a pathway to ownership.
He explained that if someone lives in an abandoned structure undisturbed for an extended period, they could claim legal ownership through a formal application.
This legal doctrine, known as adverse possession, could offer a lifeline to Nigeria’s homeless population.
Check out his original statement below:
