From Amarachi Chukuwma The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked the land titles of 1,095 property owners in Abuja following their failure to settle statutory land charges as required by law.
The action, approved by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was announced through a statement issued by the Department of Land Administration. According to the publication, the enforcement commenced after a 14-day ultimatum which expired on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Breakdown of the revocation revealed that 835 property owners failed to pay ground rent, while 260 others defaulted on land use conversion fees. The published list included plot numbers, districts, outstanding amounts, and the effective dates of revocation.
The FCTA noted that the decision followed several notices issued through newspapers, online platforms, and broadcast media urging defaulters to clear their debts. It added that the persistent failure of these property holders violated the Land Use Act and the terms governing Rights of Occupancy.
The list features several high-profile individuals, including former Chief of Army Staff Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, former First Lady Patience Jonathan, former Senate President David Mark, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Senator Ali Ndume, former PDP National Chairman Kawu Baraje, and former Osun State Deputy Governor Sen. Iyiola Omisore.
Other prominent names include elder statesmen Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Tony Anenih, former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, as well as former governors Abdullahi Ganduje, Donald Duke, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Ayodele Fayose, Adeniyi Adebayo, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and Aliyu Wamakko.
Also affected are serving officials such as Minister of State for Industry John Owan Enoh, billionaire businessman Aminu Dantata, Bashir Tofa, Audu Abubakar, Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, and others.
Leading institutions were not spared. Those listed include the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Navy, Office of the National Security Adviser, Federal Ministry of Finance, NNPC, Nigeria Police, NSCDC, and several state governments including Kaduna, Borno, and Oyo.
Financial institutions such as First Bank, GTBank, UBA, Ecobank, Zenith Bank, Union Bank, Standard Trust Bank, and prominent entities like BUA International, NDDC, and the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities were also named.
The FCTA maintained that the revocation exercise was part of ongoing efforts to enforce compliance, improve revenue generation, and sanitise land administration within the Federal Capital Territory.
