“C of O Now N5 Million in FCT”: Wike Declares, Explains Tinubu’s Involvement

“C of O Now N5 Million in FCT”: Wike Declares, Explains Tinubu’s Involvement

  • FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has unveiled a game-changing policy in the FCT as he fixed the cost of C of O issuance at N5 million
  • Wike said he is working to ensure digital future for landowners, as he seeks President Tinubu's approval for linking NIN to C of Os in the FCT
  • The minister further pledged to bring order to land administration in the FCTA under his leadership

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FCT, Abuja - Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT) has given an update on the actual amount for the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) in the territory.

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Wike seeks Tinubu's consent as he pegs land's C of O in FCT at N5 million. Photo credit: Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON, GSSRS, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Wike's led FCTA, pegged the cost of the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) at N5 million.

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As reppretd by Daily Trust, the minsiter made this pronouncement at a meeting he held with estate developers on Tuesday, November 21.

According to Wike, the payment could be made within four months of land allocation after which the C of O would be handed over to the applicant.

The former governor of Rivers state added that he would seek the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to link applicants’ National Identification Number (NIN) to the C of Os, The Nigerian Tribune added.

Wike, however, promised to ensure orderliness and sanity in land administration system and processes in the FCT.

Wike says Nigerians are happy, satisfied with Tinubu’s administration

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nyesom Wike, said the FCTA investment in road infrastructure will boost economic activities in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

He stated this during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects in the capital city on Wednesday, November 22.

Wike added that Nigerians are happy and satisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“I’m foot soldier for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda”: Wike says

In another development, Wike made a strong statement regarding his efforts to boost Abuja's tourism potential under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

The FCT minister disclosed that he was one of the foot soldiers of President Tinubu, desirous to see that the renewed hope agenda of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was fulfilled.

Wike said he would improve the tourism potential of the FCT in partnership with the UAE since it was now the tourist destination of the world.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.