FCTA Names Major Corporates and Government Agencies Among Abuja Land-Charge Defaulters
FCTA Publishes List of Abuja Land-Charge Defaulters, Targets 1,095 Properties for Enforcement
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has identified several high-profile corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies as defaulters in the payment of statutory land charges in Abuja. The administration disclosed the list in a public notice, stating that enforcement actions will begin on 1,095 property titles across key districts after prolonged non-compliance.
According to the FCTA, the affected properties are located in high-value neighbourhoods, including Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse. The administration noted that the owners of these properties failed to honour obligations related to ground rent, certificate of occupancy (C-of-O) fees, land use conversion charges, and penalty payments despite repeated notifications.
Of the 1,095 titles under enforcement review, 835 relate specifically to outstanding ground rent payments, while 260 relate to breaches associated with land use conversion and other statutory violations.
Major Institutions Featured on the Defaulters List
The published list includes several leading national institutions, banks, and corporate entities. Among the organisations cited are the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), First Bank of Nigeria, BUA International Limited, Ibeto Cement Company Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Other government bodies listed include the Federal Ministry of Finance, Federal Housing Authority, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Industrial Training Fund, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
The FCTA also highlighted defaults by private-sector operators in property development, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, schools, and construction sectors, reflecting the broad scope of unpaid obligations across industries.
Implications for Compliance and Property Governance
The administration stated that the enforcement drive forms part of a broader effort to strengthen land administration, enhance revenue generation, and promote regulatory compliance across the Federal Capital Territory. Ground rent and related land charges constitute a significant component of the FCTA’s internally generated revenue, particularly for infrastructure development and administrative services.
The decision to publish the list follows the FCTA’s long-standing efforts to recover outstanding payments through reminders, demand notices, and formal communication channels. The administration emphasised that compliance remains mandatory for all titleholders regardless of institutional status.
Enforcement Begins on Revoked Titles
The FCTA reiterated that enforcement actions will commence immediately on the 1,095 affected titles. These actions may include restrictions on property transactions, initiation of revocation procedures, or full repossession in accordance with the Land Use Act.
The administration also encouraged defaulters to regularise their accounts promptly to avoid further sanctions, noting that settlement of outstanding liabilities remains the only route to reinstatement for affected properties.
Conclusion
The FCTA’s disclosure marks one of the most extensive compliance actions in recent years, signalling a renewed focus on transparency and enforcement in Abuja’s land administration framework. As enforcement progresses, the development is expected to reshape compliance behaviour among public and private landholders while reinforcing the administration’s push for improved land governance.
