Section 15, The West African Institute for Oil Palm Research Ordinance, 1951

(1) When there is any hindrance to the acquisition by purchase orlease of any land or building required for carrying into effect any of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Governor, upon the application of the Committee and after such enquiry as he may think fit, may declare that the land or building is required for the service of the Committee; and he may direct that proceedings be taken under the provisions of the Public Lands Acquisition Ordinance for acquiring the land or building for the Government of Nigeria and for determining the compensation to be paid to the parties interested; and upon the making of such declaration, the land to which it relates shall be deemed to be land required for a public purpose within the meaning of the said Ordinance. (2) When the land or building has been acquired under the provisions of the Public Lands Acquisition Ordinance, the Governor may vest such land or building in the Committee by means of a certificate under the hand and seal of the Commissioner of Lands to the effect that the land or building has been made over to the Committee. (3) The compensation, if any, for such acquisition shall in the first instance be paid by the Government of Nigeria, but the Committee shall refund to such Government any compensation so paid and all expenses incidental to such acquisition incurred by such Government.