The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given property owners who illegally converted their land use 14 days to pay a N5 million violation fee, warning that failure to comply will trigger enforcement actions.
The directive, outlined in a statement by Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, takes effect from November 11.
Olayinka said affected property owners must regularise their land use approvals within the grace period by visiting the Department of Land Administration with original title documents and valid identification.
Those complying will receive new title documents reflecting updated land use for a fresh 99-year term.
However, the process excludes properties whose titles were previously withdrawn or revoked due to non-development, non-payment of ground rent, or other reasons.
The affected areas include Gana Street and Usuma Street in Maitama, Yakubu Gowon Crescent in Asokoro, Aminu Kano Crescent and Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent in Wuse II, Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Gimbiya Street, as well as Onitsha Street in Garki II, Ogbomosho Street, Lafia Close, Yola Street District, Abriba Close, Danbatta Street, Ringim Close, and Ilorin Street in Garki I District.
Olayinka recalled that the FCT Administration had previously reviewed land use clauses and issued a 30-day deadline for violators to pay the penalty, which expired over a month ago.
The new 14-day window represents the final opportunity for property owners to comply before enforcement measures are applied.
