The Federal Capital Territory Administration has initiated enforcement actions against 1,095 property titles revoked for failure to pay statutory land charges, following a directive from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Massive Title Revocation Across Premium Districts
The development was officially announced on Friday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister. According to the statement, Minister Nyesom Wike has approved commencement of enforcement actions on the affected properties located in some of Abuja's most exclusive neighborhoods.
The revoked properties are situated in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts, representing some of the most valuable real estate in the nation's capital. Out of the total 1,095 properties affected, 835 titles were revoked specifically for default on ground rent payments, while the remaining 260 were linked to violations involving land use conversion fees and other penalties.
Multiple Warnings Ignored by Property Owners
The FCTA administration revealed that it had issued multiple warnings to property owners between May and November 2025 through various media channels. These included publications in national newspapers, online platforms, and television stations, cautioning property owners to clear their outstanding liabilities or risk losing their titles.
Despite these extensive warning campaigns, many property holders failed to comply with the payment obligations. The statement specifically noted that the administration had requested defaulters to settle their financial obligations to the FCTA, including Ground Rent, Certificate of Occupancy Bill, Penalty/Violation Fee, and Land Use Conversion Fee.
Legal Basis for Enforcement Action
The non-compliance by property owners violates Section 28, Subsections 5(a) and (b) of the Land Use Act as well as the terms and conditions attached to their respective Rights of Occupancy. This legal framework provides the administration with the authority to revoke titles when property holders fail to meet their financial obligations.
Olayinka further disclosed that the minister approved the commencement of enforcement after the expiration of a final grace period. The 14-day final grace period expired on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, clearing the way for the administration to take action against the defaulting properties.
The enforcement action represents one of the largest property title revocations in recent FCT history and signals the administration's commitment to enforcing compliance with land charge payments across the territory.
