Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved for the demolition of buildings in 30 slum areas, including Garki and Jabi, in a bid to restore the FCT’s master plan and eliminate unauthorized structures.
The decision targets approximately 6,000 buildings that have been marked for demolition, aiming to eliminate shanties and unauthorized structures across the territory.
GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had reported that Wike, after his inauguration as Minister, vowed to restore the master plan of FCT, saying that all illegal structures would be demolished and that his administration was ready to end land speculations.
He stated that he had moved round the FCT in the night to see things for himself and lamented that the master plan of the territory has been distorted with illegal structures in green areas of Abuja, insisting they will be demolished.
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“At least 6,000 illegal structures in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) across 30 areas might be demolished by the Federal Government.
Wike said: “We will take back our land and give to those who want to develop, and you must sign that you must develop at so and so time.’’
While the specific timeline for the demolition was not indicated, however, the Director of the FCTA Department of Development Control, Muktar Galadima said, a new survey will be conducted.
“We would find time to go back and conduct a new survey, noting that the last survey carried out was in February, 2022.
Areas slated for demolition, according to official FCTA records, include Apo Mechanic Village, Byanzhin, Dawaki, Dei Dei, Durumi, Dutse, Garki, Garki Village, Gishiri, Gwagwalada, Idu, Jabi, Kado Village, Karmo, Karshi, Karu, Katampe, Ketti Village, Kpaduma, Kabusa, Kpana Village, Kubwa, Lokogoma, Lugbe, Mabushi, Mpape, Nyanya, Piya Kasa, Jikwoyi, and Galadima.
