By Muhammad Mamman
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has established specialised vetting committees to rigorously examine the sale of Federal Government properties and the titling of designated park plots in Abuja, aiming to restore integrity and public confidence in land administration.
Chijioke Nwankwoeze, FCT Director of Land Administration, announced the initiative during the committees’ inauguration in his office. According to a statement issued by Badaru Yakassai, Assistant Director of Information and Customer Service, the move addresses “significant irregularities” uncovered in property transactions, including deviations from approved mandates, inadequate verification processes, delayed payments, poor documentation, and weak interdepartmental coordination.
Approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the committees operate under clear mandates and timelines to ensure transparency and compliance with the Federal Government’s 2003–2005 monetisation and sales policy. The property sales vetting team is tasked with enforcing accountability, while a second committee will align the Department of Parks and Recreation’s activities with current FCT land reform policies.
Nwankwoeze described the initiative as a decisive step towards eliminating malpractices and rebuilding trust in the FCTA’s operations. “The Minister’s resolute commitment ensures these reforms align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’,” he stated, expressing confidence that the committees will deliver a transparent and efficient system.
This bold reform underscores the FCTA’s dedication to upholding public trust and streamlining land administration in the Federal Capital Territory.
