The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced the revocation of 762 land plots in Abuja due to non-payment for Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O).
The affected properties, located in the prestigious Maitama 1 District, are owned by high-profile Nigerians and corporate organizations.
Prominent individuals affected by the revocation include former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen, and ex-governors Rochas Okorocha, Ben Ayade, and Seriake Dickson. Several current and former federal lawmakers, such as Dino Melaye, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and Abdul Ningi, were also impacted.
In addition to the revocations, Wike issued a two-week ultimatum to 614 other individuals and entities to settle their outstanding fees or risk losing their Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O). This move is part of efforts to enforce compliance and ensure proper land management in the Federal Capital Territory.
The notice said, “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 after the expiration of grace period granted by the Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory that their Right of Occupancy to the land/property have been withdrawn, pursuant to the provisions of Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978 for contravention of the terms of grant which obligated the title/interest holders to settle all bills.”
