The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that its Department of Development Control generated over N2 billion in revenue in 2023, achieving 68.5% of its annual target of N3.7 billion. The director of the department, Muktar Galadima, shared this information during an end-of-year media parley in Abuja.
Galadima highlighted the department’s success in creating over 13,000 direct and indirect jobs while granting more than 1,000 building plan approvals within the same period. The revenue generated, totaling N2,534,673,850.08 from January to October 2023, reflects the department’s commitment to exceeding its set targets.
Expressing optimism, Galadima stated, “We are embarking on recovering the bills awarded so that people can pay before the end of this year so that we can meet our revenue target.”
The director detailed that the department efficiently processed 1,422 out of 1,765 building plan applications, contributing to the generation of jobs on various construction sites across the Federal Capital Territory.
To ensure compliance with the Abuja Master Plan, the department dismantled 11,705 illegal structures and shanty colonies during the period. Galadima attributed these achievements to measures such as the formation of a one-stop vetting team for file backlog treatment, the establishment of regional offices for decentralized monitoring, and the creation of a committee to prevent building collapse.
Collaborating with other entities, the department engaged in significant activities, including the removal of structures obstructing waterways in Lugbe, Jahi, and Lokogoma to mitigate flood risks. Additionally, efforts were made to clear encroachments on rights of way and security black spots, as well as the removal of shanties and illegal developments in various areas, including Kabusa, Kasuwadare, Galadimawa, Mabushi, and Gudu.
