The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked the land title of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat located in Abuja’s central area due to unpaid ground rent exceeding N7 million, dating back to 2006. This decision is part of a larger crackdown on property owners who have defaulted on payments, with over 4,000 landowners affected.
It’s important to note that the PDP does not own the headquarters at Wadata Plaza. The actual property owner has been delinquent in payments since 1998, prompting the FCTA’s action. This revocation follows the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s directive after an executive council meeting.
Efforts to Improve Infrastructure and Revenue Systems
Furthermore, in an effort to enhance infrastructure and revenue systems, the FCT executive council has sanctioned the purchase of earth-moving equipment valued at over N1.9 billion. Additionally, more than N200 million has been allocated for Microsoft licenses to transition revenue collection from manual to automated processes. These measures aim to improve efficiency and operational activities within the Abuja metropolitan area.
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