Wike Revokes Land Allocations of Governors Uzodimma, Douye, Senate Leader Bamidele, Abike Dabiri, 564 Others in Abuja

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In a move to recover outstanding debts and enforce compliance with payment regulations, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has revoked the land allocations of 568 individuals, including some high-profile figures, for failing to settle their Certificate of Occupancy bills.

The affected individuals include governors, senators, and other notable figures who had been allocated plots of land in Abuja but had failed to pay their dues. The list of defaulters includes:

  • Governors:
    • Hope Uzodimma of Imo State
    • Douye Diri of Bayelsa State
  • Senate Leaders:
    • Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Leader
    • Abba Moro, Senate Minority Leader
  • Other notable figures:
    • Chimaroke Nnamani, former Governor of Enugu State
    • Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)
    • Samuel Anyanwu, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary

According to reports, these individuals had been given a two-week ultimatum in October 2024 to settle their outstanding payments, followed by an additional two-week grace period. However, as of January 15, 2025, only 194 out of the 762 defaulters had completed their payments, leaving 568 in default.

The revocation of the land allocations is aimed at recovering the outstanding debts and ensuring compliance with payment regulations. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has stated that the affected individuals will have to reapply for the land allocations and pay the required fees.

The move has been seen as a bold step by the FCTA to enforce compliance and recover outstanding debts. It is expected to serve as a deterrent to others who may be tempted to default on their payments.

In a statement, the FCTA explained that the revocation of the land allocations was necessary to ensure that the territory’s land administration policies are enforced. The statement read: “The FCTA has taken this step to recover outstanding debts and ensure compliance with payment regulations. We urge all allottees to settle their outstanding payments to avoid revocation of their allocations.”

The revocation of the land allocations has generated mixed reactions, with some praising the FCTA for taking bold action to enforce compliance, while others have criticized the move as being too harsh. However, the FCTA has maintained that the decision was necessary to ensure that the territory’s land administration policies are enforced.

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