The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to enforce compliance among residents who have violated land use regulations or defaulted on ground rent payments.
According to the Deputy Director, Press, Office of the Honourable Minister Rabi Musa Umar, the decision was taken at the FCT Executive Committee Meeting held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the official residence of the FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, in Life Camp.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Director of the Department of Lands Administration, Mr. Chijioke Nwankwoeze, said defaulters had been given sufficient time to regularize their land matters, necessitating enforcement action.
Mr. Nwankwoeze also highlighted significant improvements in the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) in the FCT. “Unlike before when it took years or even decades, C of Os can now be issued in as little as one week. Once submitted to the Minister, they are returned within two days,” he stated.
He cited delays in C of O processing as often resulting from non-submission of passport photographs, failure to respond to Rights of Occupancy offers within 21 days, unconfirmed Remita payments, and the use of unverifiable addresses such as P.O. Boxes.
The committee also ratified three key memoranda:
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Purchase of diesel for waste management plants in Mabushi, Jabi, Durumi, and Wuye districts at N7.3 billion.
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Procurement of food and non-food items for flood-affected FCT residents.
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Approval of contracts for communication gadgets and equipment to strengthen FCT security agencies at a cost of N1.134 billion.
Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator of the AMMC, and Alhaji Musa Idris, Director of FCT Procurement, emphasized that these measures are designed to support both public services and security operations across the territory.
Hon. Chidi Amadi, Chief of Staff to the Minister, commended the media for consistent reporting on FCTA policies and programs.
