FCT MINISTER FULFILLS PROMISES TO FCT INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AS HE GRANTS LAND TITLES TO FCT CHIEFS

FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike (3rd right) the Chairman FCT Council of Chiefs and Ona of Abaji HRH Adamu Baba Yunusa (4th right) and other FCT during the presentation of title documents to members of the Council of Chiefs by the Minister on Friday

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FCT MINISTER FULFILLS PROMISES TO FCT INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AS HE GRANTS LAND TITLES TO FCT CHIEFS

…WAIVES STATUTORY FEES ON THE TITLE DOCUMENTS

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has granted land allocation documents to members of the FCT Council of Chiefs, waiving all statutory fees for the land titles on the instructions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

This landmark move aims to strengthen the relationship between the government and indigenous authorities, recognizing the historical presence of indigenous people in the FCT.

In a meeting with traditional rulers held on Friday March 27, 2026, Barr. Wike emphasized the administration's commitment to supporting those who contribute to peace and development in the territory. "We cannot deny the fact that there are indigenous people who were here before the creation of the FCT", he said.

The Minister stated that the President had asked him to waive the statutory payments on the land titles. "How can you start paying when ordinarily you are supposed to own the land?, he asked. So, we cannot be giving you that task to go and be looking for money to pay. That fee has been waived", he added.

The Minister commended the monarchs for their roles in ensuring peaceful Area Council elections and promised utility vehicles for traditional rulers to enhance their capacity to maintain order.

Barr. Wike who described the elections as "the first elections held in the FCT without violence", also conveyed the President's appreciation to the traditional rulers in the FCT.

He urged them to continue performing the role of sustaining peace in their domains and support the President, while assuring them of more dividends of democracy.

Barr. Wike highlighted key infrastructure projects nearing completion in satellite towns, which include the Airport-Kuje road dualization, the Bwari-Zuba link road, the Apo/Karshi road, and other roads, scheduled for commissioning in June.

The Minister further congratulated the recently elevated Chiefs, maintaining that it was done to appreciate them for, "the onerous task of keeping the peace in the city and in the satellite towns”.

The Chairman of the FCT Council of Chiefs and Ona of Abaji, Alhaji (Dr.) Adamu Baba Yunusa, who spoke on behalf of the Chiefs, expressed gratitude to the President and the FCT Minister, pledging continued support for the administration's policies and programs.

“I want to register my sincere appreciation to you for the elevations and for the allocation of land. We pray for successful tenure and blessings”, he added.

   

ADDITIONAL PICTURE AND CAPTION

 

 Ongoing construction of the access road to Mabushi bus terminal, on Friday

 RABI MUSA UMAR

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PRESS

(OFFICE OF THE HONOURABLE MINISTER)

27/03/2026

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