Wike Grants Final 14-Day Compliance Window for Abuja Property Regularization
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved a final 14-day grace period for property owners in Abuja to regularize their land use documentation or face enforcement action. The extension, which began on 11 November 2025, requires owners to pay a ₦5 million penalty alongside applicable administrative fees to update their records with the FCT Administration.
Extension Targets High-Value Districts
The directive applies to properties located in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse 4 of the capital city’s most economically strategic districts. The announcement follows the expiration of an earlier 30-day deadline issued to landowners to correct irregularities in their records.
FCT officials state that compliance remains significantly lower than expected, prompting the additional yet final extension. The Administration maintains that no further grace period will be granted.
Property owners are required to present their title documents and valid identification at the Department of Land Administration to obtain updated approval letters. According to the FCT Administration, compliant owners will receive new Statutory Rights of Occupancy and Certificates of Occupancy, each valid for a fresh 99-year tenure.
The exercise aims to bring clarity to longstanding land use discrepancies across key districts, streamline revenue collection, and strengthen the integrity of Abuja’s land administration framework.
Revoked Properties Not Included
The Administration clarified that the present window does not apply to lands or properties previously revoked due to non-development, unpaid ground rent, or other breaches. Those revocations, officials emphasized, remain in force and are not eligible for reconsideration under the regularization scheme.
The renewed compliance window reinforces the FCT’s broader objective of improving land governance and reducing disputes linked to irregular documentation. For investors and developers, the programme provides a final opportunity to validate ownership rights, enhance asset security, and align properties with modern land administration standards.
Outlook
With the 14-day extension now active, the FCT Administration is expected to intensify enforcement once the window closes. Property owners who fail to comply risk sanctions that may include property sealing, withdrawal of rights of occupancy, or other legal measures. The current exercise signals a decisive shift toward stricter land governance in the Federal Capital Territory, with long-term implications for compliance expectations and investment planning.
