The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun enforcement actions on 1,095 properties in Abuja following the recent revocation of their titles due to unpaid statutory land charges.
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, confirmed the development on Friday.
According to the statement, the affected properties are located in prime districts of the Federal Capital City, including Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse.
Of the total properties affected, 835 were revoked for defaulting on ground rent payments, while 260 others violated land use conversion requirements and other related regulations.
The administration noted that it had issued multiple public notices between May and November 2025 through national newspapers, television stations, and online platforms, urging property holders to settle their outstanding liabilities or face forfeiture.
“Despite the several publications and public notices made by the FCTA in national dailies, online platforms, and television stations requesting defaulters to settle their obligations, including Ground Rent, Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) Bills, Penalty/Violation Fees, and Land Use Conversion Fees the underlisted property holders have failed to comply,” the statement said.
The FCTA emphasized that such non-compliance contravenes Section 28, Subsections 5(a) and (b) of the Land Use Act, as well as the terms and conditions of the respective Rights of Occupancy.
Following the expiration of a final 14-day grace period on November 25, 2025, the minister approved the commencement of enforcement actions.
