Wike-Led FCTA Demolishes Multimillion Naira Duplex in Abuja, Gives Reason
- A multimillion-naira duplex located at Wuse 1, Wuse Zone 6 District, in Abuja, has been demolished
- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, August 28, demolished the structure, claiming it was built on an unapproved plot of land
- Confirming the development, Mukhtar Galadima said the building belonged to the late Alake of Egba Land, Oba Oye Lipede
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FCT, Abuja - The Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), headed by Nyesom Wike, has done the unexpected in Abuja.
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, August 28, demolished a multimillion-naira duplex located at Plot 226 Cadastral Zone, A02 Wuse 1, Wuse Zone 6 District, for building on an unapproved plot of land, VON reported.
Speaking on the development, the director, department of development control, Mukhtar Galadima, on Monday, August 28, said his team carried out an extensive investigation to ascertain the original owner of the plot, given varying claims by the parties, Daily Trust report added.
Galadima noted that the building belonged to the late Alake of Egba Land, Oba Oye Lipede; hence the demolition exercise was carried out.
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He said:
“After our investigation, we ascertained the original allottee, so we have to remove it. We are going to consult the legal department to know the next action against the developer.”
Meanwhile, since Wike assumed office as the FCT minister, he has vowed to sanitise Abuja and bring down illegal structures in the capital city.
Demolition threats: Shehu Sani counsels Wike
Meanwhile, the new minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assumed official duties.
Wike is a member of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and is widely considered a controversial politician.
Shehu Sani advised Wike via X (also known as Twitter) and said he needs to behave with care in his new role.
Abuja rail project: Wike gives contractors 8-month ultimatum for completion
In another development, the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has given an eight-month deadline to complete rehabilitation work on the Abuja light rail.
On Wednesday, August 23, Wike gave the ultimatum during an inspection of the Abuja Metro Station in Idu and the Airport Station.
The visit was the former governor's first assignment as a minister outside the office since his inauguration.
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