The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom
Wike, has given owners of the 762 plots of land in Maitama II District,
Cadastral Zone, A10, Abuja, a fresh two-week ultimatum to pay for their
Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) or risk final revocation of their
allocation.
According to a statement on Friday by his Senior
Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the
minister reiterated that the primary interest was not for people to lose their
lands but to get them to make necessary payments to the government.
The statement read, “It should be recalled that on
October 5, 2024, a list of 3,273 allottees/title holders that were yet to pay
for their C-of-O was published. They were offered two weeks to pay their bills
or lose their Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) titles. Out of the 3,273, a total of
2,511 complied, leaving 762.
“Yesterday, a notice of withdrawal of the R-of-O
titles of the 762 defaulters was published.
“Since then, many of the affected allottees have
offered to pay, and since the primary aim of the government is to ensure
payment, a two-week grace has been given.
“Consequently, the 762 allottees and the 614 others
with outstanding payment on C-of-O will have till January 3, 2025, to pay or
have their R-of-O titles withdrawn, pursuant to the provisions of Section 28 of
the Land Use Act of 1978.
“After January 3, 2025, there will be no further
extension and withdrawal of the R-of-O titles of defaulters will be final.”
PREMIUM TIMES reported on Wednesday that Mr
Wike ordered the revocation of 762 plots of land belonging to prominent
politicians and corporate organisations because the owners did not pay for
Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O).
Also, 614 others were asked to pay the balance for
their Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) or risk losing them.
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