Non-payment of land rent: The FCTA will commence enforcement action from Monday, May 26, 2025, to seize 4,794 properties that were recently revoked for non-payment of land rent, which have leases ranging from 10 to 43 years.This was disclosed at a press conference on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister for Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, and the Director of the Land Management Bureau, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, and the Director of the Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima.
They stated:
“The title of 4,794 revoked plots of land in the Central Region, Garki I and II, I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape Districts has been reverted to the FCTA and from Monday next, government will commence the exercise of title over the affected plots. Wuse“As usual, this will be without regard to the ownership of the affected plots. It will be done in full compliance with the applicable laws and regulations guiding the process.
Galadima said the affected properties will be sealed and access restricted. He also added that the FCTA will decide on the future use or disposal of the land in due course.
No court proceedings will prevent the FCTA
In response to the ongoing litigation, Nwankwoeze clarified that there is currently no court ruling that prevents the FCTA from enforcing the revocation. Therefore, the government still has the legal authority to proceed.
He also noted that the FCTA is currently conducting a compliance audit of registered land holders who have been given a 21-day grace period to settle outstanding property tax debts ranging from one to ten years.
“Once the analysis is complete, appropriate measures will be taken,” he said. As a reminder, on March 18, 2025, the FCTA announced the revocation of 4,794 land titles in ten districts of the Federal Capital (FCC) due to property tax arrears. These were part of the 8,375 plots of land that had outstanding rental obligations ranging from one to 43 years. 8 areas affected
The affected areas are:
Central Region (Cadastral Area A00)
Garki I (A01)
- I (A02)
- Garki II (A03)
- Wuse Asokoro (A04)
- Maitama (A05 and A06)
- II (A07 and A08)
- Guzape (A09)
- Wuse The FCTA stressed that the payment of ground rent is a legal obligation stipulated in the conditions of occupancy and is due on January 1 of each year without formal demand.
- The government reiterated its commitment to enforce and maintain the integrity of land administration in the FCT.
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This was disclosed at a press conference on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister for Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, and the Director of the Land Management Bureau, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, and the Director of the Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima.
They stated:
“The title of 4,794 revoked plots of land in the Central Region, Garki I and II, I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape Districts has been reverted to the FCTA and from Monday next, government will commence the exercise of title over the affected plots. Wuse“As usual, this will be without regard to the ownership of the affected plots. It will be done in full compliance with the applicable laws and regulations guiding the process.
Galadima said the affected properties will be sealed and access restricted. He also added that the FCTA will decide on the future use or disposal of the land in due course.
No court proceedings will prevent the FCTA
In response to the ongoing litigation, Nwankwoeze clarified that there is currently no court ruling that prevents the FCTA from enforcing the revocation. Therefore, the government still has the legal authority to proceed.
He also noted that the FCTA is currently conducting a compliance audit of registered land holders who have been given a 21-day grace period to settle outstanding property tax debts ranging from one to ten years.
“Once the analysis is complete, appropriate measures will be taken,” he said. As a reminder, on March 18, 2025, the FCTA announced the revocation of 4,794 land titles in ten districts of the Federal Capital (FCC) due to property tax arrears. These were part of the 8,375 plots of land that had outstanding rental obligations ranging from one to 43 years. 8 areas affected
The affected areas are:
Central Region (Cadastral Area A00)
Garki I (A01)
- I (A02)
- Garki II (A03)
- Wuse Asokoro (A04)
- Maitama (A05 and A06)
- II (A07 and A08)
- Guzape (A09)
- Wuse The FCTA stressed that the payment of ground rent is a legal obligation stipulated in the conditions of occupancy and is due on January 1 of each year without formal demand.
- The government reiterated its commitment to enforce and maintain the integrity of land administration in the FCT.
..
Published in Energy
Anthony Okoh is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in the media industry, specializing in health reporting. Renowned for her expertise as a health writer and analyst, she offers in-depth coverage of topics ranging from public health policies to healthcare innovations. Her work has established her as a respected and trusted voice in Nigeria’s health journalism landscape.
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