Wike Sacks Acting FCT Revenue Service Chairman
On
December 5, 2025, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom
Wike, announced the dismissal of Michael Ango, the Acting Executive Chairman of
the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS).
The decision was conveyed through a statement issued by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
According
to the announcement, the most senior official within the FCT-IRS has been
directed to immediately assume leadership of the agency, ensuring continuity in
the management of Abuja’s revenue administration.
This move
comes at a time when the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has
intensified enforcement actions against property owners defaulting on statutory
charges.
Recently,
the FCTA revoked 1,095 property titles across high-value districts such as
Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse due to non-payment of obligations including
Ground Rent, Certificates of Occupancy bills, Penalty/Violation fees, and Land
Use Conversion fees.
The revocation followed repeated public notices issued between May and November 2025, warning defaulters to settle outstanding liabilities or risk losing their property titles.
Wike’s decision to sack Ango appears to align with his broader
agenda of strengthening fiscal discipline and revenue collection in the FCT.
The move underscores the administration’s determination to enforce compliance
and restore credibility in the management of Abuja’s revenue system.
This
development also highlights the political undertones surrounding Wike’s tenure
as FCT Minister. His leadership has been marked by decisive actions, including
property revocations and restructuring of key agencies, aimed at boosting
revenue generation and tightening governance in the capital territory.
The
dismissal of Ango signals a shift in the internal dynamics of the FCT-IRS and
raises questions about the future direction of the agency under new leadership.
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