The development marks another bold step by Wike in his bid to enforce compliance with land use regulations in the Federal Capital Territory.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked 762 plots of land in Abuja’s Maitama 1 District due to non-payment of fees for Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O).
The affected properties belong to prominent Nigerians, including former President Muhammadu Buhari and several high-profile political figures.
In a move targeting individuals and entities that failed to meet their financial obligations, the FCT Administration (FCTA) disclosed that the revocation is in line with Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978. The law permits the withdrawal of land rights from holders who contravene the terms of grant by failing to pay requisite charges.
Among those whose plots were revoked are former Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen, ex-governors Rochas Okorocha, Ben Ayade, and Seriake Dickson, as well as federal lawmakers like Dino Melaye, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Abdul Ningi.
The FCTA further announced a two-week ultimatum for 614 other allottees to settle outstanding bills or risk losing their Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O).
In an official statement, the administration emphasized:
“We wish to inform the allottee(s)/title holder(s) of plots of land in Maitama 1 who have failed to pay their Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills after the expiry of the grace period granted by the Honourable Minister that their Right of Occupancy to the land/property has been withdrawn, in accordance with Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978 for contravening the terms of grant which obligate title/interest holders to settle all bills.”
The development marks another bold step by Wike in his bid to enforce compliance with land use regulations in the Federal Capital Territory.
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