The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given property owners in the Federal Capital City (FCC) a strict three-month ultimatum to develop their undeveloped and uncompleted properties or face the risk of demolition. This directive, aimed at curbing the rising number of illegal structures and addressing security concerns, was announced in a document signed by Felix Obuah, the Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMMC), and released to the media on Monday night.<\/p>\n
According to the statement, the FCTA\u2019s decision comes in response to the alarming increase in shanties and illegal settlements across the city, which have become notorious hideouts for criminal elements. These structures, found in abandoned or undeveloped plots, are now seen as significant threats to the safety and security of Abuja’s residents. The Administration has expressed its resolve to address the issue head-on to prevent further deterioration of the city’s security and environmental standards.<\/p>\n
Obuah emphasized that the owners of these properties must take immediate action to develop and secure their buildings or risk severe consequences. “The FCT Administration has noted with concern the rapid expansion of shanties and squatters within uncompleted buildings and undeveloped plots across the Federal Capital City,” the statement read. “These structures are being used as hideouts by men of questionable character, posing a serious security challenge to residents.”<\/p>\n
The document stressed that the failure to comply with the directive within the stipulated three-month period would lead to the revocation of land titles and the demolition of such buildings. “In view of the foregoing, all owners of these abandoned and uncompleted buildings, as well as undeveloped plots, are hereby directed to immediately develop and secure the properties within three months from the date of this announcement,” Obuah warned.<\/p>\n
Beyond the immediate security concerns, the FCTA also expressed concerns over the aesthetic and urban planning aspects of the city. The rapid rise of shanties has not only affected the city\u2019s skyline but has also undermined efforts to maintain Abuja as a model of modern urban planning in Nigeria. The Administration reiterated its commitment to enforcing the city\u2019s development master plan and restoring order in areas that have been affected by these illegal settlements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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