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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The House of Representatives has commenced a probe into the status of abandoned Federal Government properties, including land and buildings across the country.
Speaker of the House Tajudeen Abbas, while inaugurating the probe panel on Tuesday, promised that the country would ensure the restoration of all abandoned properties and stated that the era of allowing government assets to rot away was over.
Abbas, who was represented by the Chief Whip of the House, Bello Kumo, said the probe is expected to unravel the location, status, history, and current occupancy of all abandoned federal properties, alongside the policy failures that led to their abandonment.
According to him, federal assets must either be rehabilitated, converted to public use, or responsibly disposed of. Consequently, he tasked the committee to be diligent in the discharge of its duties.
The Speaker said: “We are committed to ensuring that no public property is left to decay or fall into neglect. These facilities represent public wealth that must serve the country.
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“The public expects honest findings and recommendations that will help the government stop waste and improve asset management. This responsibility calls for focus, patience, and a strong sense of national duty.
“The 10th House will work with the Executive to establish a coordinated and transparent system for identifying, assessing, and restoring abandoned Federal Government properties.
“The eyes of the country are on you. Let your work reflect the expectations of Nigerians and inspire confidence in the legislative process.”
The chairman of the panel, Daniel Amos, on his part assured that the committee would produce an evidence-driven report within the stipulated timeframe and ensure every recommendation is tied to national development and public accountability.
“Every abandoned property represents deferred development, lost revenue, and a diminishing of public trust. The work before us is not just technical, it is moral,” Amos said.
