The Federal Capital Territory Administration has issued a 14‑day ultimatum to property owners who have converted their land use without approval, directing them to pay a N5 million violation fee. The directive was announced by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, and is aimed at regularising land use in various areas of the FCT.
The affected locations include Gana Street and Usuma Street in Maitama, Yakubu Gowon Crescent in Asokoro, and Aminu Kano Crescent and Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent in Wuse II, among others. During the 14‑day grace period, which began on 11 November, owners must visit the Department of Land Administration with their original title documents and valid identification to regularise their land‑use approvals.
In addition to paying the violation fee, owners will be required to obtain new title documents that reflect the updated land use for a fresh 99‑year term. This exercise does not cover titles that were previously withdrawn or revoked because of non‑development, non‑payment of ground rent, or other reasons.
The move follows an earlier 30‑day window that allowed owners who had altered land use without approval to pay the penalty; that window expired over a month ago. The FCT Administration has reviewed the Land Use/Purpose Clause of properties in the territory, paving the way for this regularisation effort. Property owners who fail to comply within the stipulated timeframe will face enforcement actions by the administration.
The initiative is expected to bring order to the land‑use regime in the FCT and ensure that owners adhere to approved land‑use purposes. Affected owners are advised to act promptly to avoid potential consequences, as the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to maintaining order and compliance in the territory’s land‑use management.
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