petroleum and gas resources and solid minerals, shall belong to the National Government and shall be regulated by law. (5) Community land shall include all lands traditionally and historically held or used by local communities or their members. They shall be defined, held, managed and protected by law. (6) Private land shall include: (a) (b) (c) registered land held by any person under leasehold tenure in accordance with the law; investment land acquired under lease from the Government or community for purposes of social and economic development in accordance with the law; and any other land designated as private land by law. (7) Rights in land and resources owned, held or otherwise acquired by the Government shall be exercised through the appropriate or designated level of government which shall recognize customary land rights under customary land law. (8) All levels of government shall institute a process to progressively develop and amend the relevant laws to incorporate customary rights and practices, and local heritage. (9) Customary seasonal access rights to land shall be respected, provided that these access rights shall be regulated by the respective states taking into account the need to protect the environment, agricultural production, community peace and harmony, and without unduly interfering with or degrading the primary ownership interest in the land, in accordance with customary law. (10) Communities and persons enjoying rights in land shall be consulted in decisions that may affect their rights in lands and resources. (11) Communities and persons enjoying rights in land shall be entitled to prompt and equitable compensation on just terms arising from acquisition or development of land in their areas in the public interest. Land Commission 171. (1) There shall be established an independent commission to be known as the National Land Commission, and it shall be composed of persons of proven competence, experience, integrity and impartiality. (2) The Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President in accordance with this Constitution and the law. (3) The composition, functions, powers, and terms and conditions of service of the members and employees of the Commission shall be determined by law. 63