Wike Approves  New C-of-O For 374 Abuja Properties

Following series of investigation, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike on Sunday gave a nod to the issuance of new Statutory Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) to 374 property owners across 15 streets in Abuja, and..  Read . .More —

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has discovered that the owners of the properties have illegally converted the land use of their properties without official approval.

The development comes after FCTA discovered that the affected allottees unilaterally converted the designated land use of their properties without official approval, thereby violating the terms and conditions of their existing R-of-O.

In a public notice issued and signed by the FCTA, the administration announced that the erring property owners should pay a penalty/violation fee of ₦5 million each within 30 days, effective from Wednesday, 10 September, 2025.

“All affected allottees/holders of properties who, without approval, converted the land use of their properties on the above-listed streets/locations—having violated the terms and conditions of grant of the Right of Occupancy—are hereby given thirty (30) days from Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 to pay a penalty/violation fee of Five Million Naira (₦5,000,000.00)…. Read ..Full.. Article.. .