Owners of undeveloped properties in the federal capital city have three months to develop their structures or face demolition, according to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
The Abuja Municipal Management Council Coordinator, Mr. Felix Obuah, signed a document that the FCTA made available to the media on Monday night, explaining that the ultimatum was in response to an increase in shanties and illegal structures throughout the Federal Capital Territory.
According to Obuah, undeveloped buildings have become hideouts for individuals with questionable intentions, posing a significant security risk to residents in the area.
He warned that failure to develop the properties within the stipulated period would result in the revocation of land titles and the demolition of such structures.
The document read: “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 Administration has also observed that these buildings and plots are being used as hideouts by men of questionable character, thereby posing a serious security challenge to residents.
“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.
“Failure to comply with this directive may result in appropriate actions, including the revocation of titles and the demolition of such abandoned structures.”
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