The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the ownership of over 760 plots of land in the Maitama 1 District of Abuja, due to non-payment of statutory fees.
Some high-profile figures, including former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen, are among those affected.
According to reports, a 14 days ultimatum has been issued to another 614 individuals and organisations by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), demanding they settle outstanding Rights of Occupancy (R- of - O) fees or risk losing their plots.
According to reports, FCTA stated: “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for their Certificate of Occupancy (C - of - O) bills that their Right of Occupancy to the land/property has been withdrawn".
This action was taken in accordance of Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978, empowering the minister to revoke rights of occupancy for non-compliance with payment obligations or breach of other allocation terms and agreements.