Nigerian Land Use Act
Section 15 - Rights during term of occupancy
During the term of a statutory right of occupancy the holder -
(a) shall have the sole right to and absolute possession of all the improvements on the land;
(b) may, subject to the prior consent of the Governor, transfer, assign or mortgage any improvements on the land which have been effected pursuant to the terms and conditions of the certificate of occupancy relating to the land.
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