President Bola Tinubu has paused the revocation of properties embarked upon by the Federal Capital Territory Authority.
Consequently, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has now approved 14 days for all defaulters of ground rent to pay their rent.
A statement by Chijioke Nwankwoeze, the Director of Land Administration in the FCT, confirmed the development.
The statement reads: "Today, May 26, 2025, we commenced enforcement on the 4,794 properties revoked for non-payment of ground rent, from 10 to 43 years.
"Properties owned by government institutions, corporate organisations and individuals were affected. This demonstrates the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s commitment to carrying out its functions without fear or favour.
"However, the President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has intervened. Therefore, by Mr. President’s intervention, holders of the affected properties now have 14 days (two weeks) to settle the outstanding ground rents, with associated penalties."
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