Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has promised to end decades of uncertainty over land ownership in the nation’s capital.
Wike said his administration would grant certificates of
occupancy (C-of-O) to indigenous communities in the FCT for their ancestral
lands.
The minister spoke on Wednesday during a “thank you” visit
to the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) following the victory of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent FCT council elections.
Wike thanked AMAC residents for their support and reiterated
the “commitment of the Bola Tinubu administration to grassroots development”.
The FCT minister said his administration would ensure land
security in the nation’s capital, noting that Tinubu had mandated him to work
closely with residents and restore hope in the nation’s capital.
“I remember vividly when I came for the town hall meeting at
a time insecurity was high and people had lost hope. I told you then that Mr.
President asked me to come and interact with you and assure you that hope will
return. Today, we are seeing that hope restored,” Wike said.
He recalled that during his earlier engagement with
residents, he asked each area council to nominate projects for commissioning
within the first six months of the administration, adding that the Saburi road,
nominated by AMAC, had since been completed and commissioned.
“You asked for Saburi Road. To the glory of God, that road
has been commissioned. Relationship must not be one-sided. You do for me, I do
for you. When you fulfil your part, government must fulfil its own,” the
minister said.
He promised that under Tinubu, the FCT will no longer have
ministers that would be distant from the people.
“The President does not want a Minister of FCT who will sit
in the office without knowing what the people of Ketti want, what the people of
Kabusa want, what the people of Wasa or Saburi want. Governance must be about
direct engagement,” he said.
He also cautioned against politicians who only identify with
communities during elections.
“Never again should politicians deceive you. Some people
never visited certain communities while in office, but suddenly become
emergency corn eaters when they need votes. We must distinguish between those
who are sincere and those who are not,” Wike said.
He also assured traditional leaders in the FCT that the
administration is committed to resolving land disputes and ensuring that
indigenous residents are not unfairly displaced.
The minister reaffirmed his dedication to fulfilling the
mandate given to him by the president, pledging continued collaboration with
community leaders to sustain development across AMAC and the entire FCT.
Responding, Usman Nga Kupi, the Sapeyi of Garki, who led
traditional rulers at the event, thanked the minister for “development
strides”, urging further action on land allocation and protection of indigenous
settlements.
Christopher Maikalangu, AMAC chairman, also thanked the
minister for his support before and during the election, describing his
involvement as instrumental to the council’s victory.
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