FCT indigenes laud Wike over land compensation in Kpaduma community

An indigenous leader of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Simon Baba Yerima, has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as significant progress in the resettlement and compensation of affected Abuja indigenous communities. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Yerima—who serves as the Secretary of the Kpaduma community—stated that the compensation exercise […]

An indigenous leader of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Simon Baba Yerima, has commended the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for what he described as significant progress in the resettlement and compensation of affected Abuja indigenous communities.

Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Yerima—who serves as the Secretary of the Kpaduma community—stated that the compensation exercise for residents affected by recent development projects has been successfully concluded.

 He noted that affected residents, particularly those from Kpaduma, received their payments promptly, and resettlement sites have been identified and properly plotted.

He said, “The exercise was concluded, compensation was paid promptly, and the relocation sites for affected houses have been identified. Based on the Minister’s promise, we will soon receive our allocations. We are not doubting him; he has done well.” 

He disclosed that prior to the current administration, nearly 95 percent of indigenous communities were embroiled in legal battles over land ownership and recognition.