Land Use Violations: Wike Issues 14-Day Ultimatum in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to property owners in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts to pay a ₦5 million penalty for violating approved land use purposes.
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the directive takes effect from Tuesday, November 11 to November 25, 2025.
Wike warned that failure to comply within the given period would attract enforcement actions by the FCT Administration.
According to the statement, affected properties are located in prime areas including Gana and Usuma Streets in Maitama; Yakubu Gowon Crescent in Asokoro; Aminu Kano and Adetokunbo Ademola Crescents in Wuse II; as well as Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Gimbiya Street, and Onitsha Street in Garki II.
Additional locations in Garki I include Ogbomosho Street, Lafia Close, Yola Street, Abriba Close, Danbatta Street, Ringim Close, and Ilorin Street.
The Minister further approved that property owners who comply with the new directive will be issued fresh title documents reflecting their updated land use, along with a renewed 99-year term.
However, the statement clarified that the offer does not apply to lands or property titles already revoked due to non-development, non-payment of ground rent, or other infractions.
