The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the ownership of 762 plots of land in Maitama 1 District, Abuja, due to non-payment of statutory fees.
In addition, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a two-week ultimatum to 614 other individuals and organizations, demanding settlement of outstanding Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O) fees to avoid losing their plots.
A notice from the FCTA stated, “The Federal Capital Territory Administration wishes to inform the allottee(s)/title holder(s) of plots of land in Maitama 1 who have failed to make payment for their Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills that their Right of Occupancy to the land/property has been withdrawn.”
The revocation is in line with Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978, which empowers the minister to revoke rights of occupancy for non-compliance with payment obligations or breaches of allocation terms.
Prominent individuals and organizations named on the list of defaulters include:
- Muhammadu Buhari Trust Foundation
- Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani
- Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume
- Former governors Rochas Okorocha and Ben Ayade
- Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno
- Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen
Minister Wike, who assumed office in August 2023, has emphasized a commitment to strict enforcement of land administration policies in the FCT.
“When we make the right decision, some people will be happy, and some will not,” he said during an earlier revocation exercise. “The rich will kick against some of our decisions, but anything that will help our people must be done,” he added.
This development is part of Wike’s broader efforts to address lapses in land allocation and ensure compliance with statutory obligations within the FCT.
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