FCT Minister Revokes Nearly 5,000 Land Titles Over Decades of Unpaid Ground Rent

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 4,794 land titles due to non-payment of ground rent for over 40 years. Additionally, 8,375 property owners in key areas like Central Area, Garki I & II, Wuse I & II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape have failed to meet their obligations for the past 43 years.

The decision was announced in a press briefing by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, and Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Lands at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

Repeated Warnings Ignored

According to the FCTA, multiple announcements were made in national newspapers and broadcast media since 2023, urging defaulters to pay outstanding dues. However, many allottees failed to comply.

Legal Basis for Revocation

Under existing laws, landowners in the FCT must pay ground rent annually, due on January 1st each year. The revocation follows Section 28, Subsections 5(a) and (b) of the Land Use Act, which allows the government to reclaim land from defaulters.

Outstanding Debt and Affected Areas

As of the end of 2024, unpaid ground rent from 8,375 properties amounts to ₦6.97 billion. Of these, 4,794 land titles have been in default for over 10 years, leading to immediate revocation.

A final 21-day grace period has been granted to landowners who owe for 1 to 10 years to settle their debts. If they fail to comply, their titles will also be revoked.

What Do You Think?

Should the government take even stricter action against defaulters, or should there be alternative solutions to recover outstanding ground rent? Share your thoughts!

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