From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
The Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) of 568 land plots in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, have been withdrawn by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over nonpayment.
In a public notification issued by the FCT Administration, the minister clarified that the allottees had not made the necessary payments following the end of a grace period.
The revocation complies with Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978, which permits land allocations to be withdrawn in the event that grant conditions are not fulfilled.
The announcement further stated that the decision would only impact those who had not paid in full by January 15, 2025.
The notice read, “The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) wishes to inform the allottee(s)/title holder(s) of plot(s) of land in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, who have failed to pay for their Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) bills after the expiration of the grace period granted by the Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory, that their Right of Occupancy to the land/property has been withdrawn, pursuant to the provisions of Section 28 of the Land Use Act of 1978 for contravention of the terms of the grant which obligated the title/interest holders to settle all bills.
“The general public is, however, invited to note that allottees/title holders who have completed their payments on or before 15/01/2025 are not affected by this publication.
“For ease of reference, the names of the allottees/title holders whose titles have been withdrawn are: For further information, kindly visit AGIS Website: https://agis.fcta.gov.ng/ or FCTA Website: www.fcta.gov.ng.”