Wike Issues 14-Day Ultimatum To FCT Land Use Defaulters
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has issued a final 14-day grace period to property owners in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts to pay a N5m penalty for violating approved land-use provisions.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
All affected allottees, according to the statement, must comply between Tuesday, November 11 and November 25, 2025, or face enforcement action.
“The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has granted defaulters of the land use/purpose clause, of properties in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki and Wuse districts… a final grace period of 14 days to comply with the terms and conditions of the approval for land-use change and conversion,” Olayinka said.
“The defaulters now have 14 days, from Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to pay a violation fee of N5m and other applicable fees for land-use change and conversion. Failure to comply within the stated 14 calendar days will result in enforcement actions by the FCT Administration.”
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