Wike orders demolition of structure on green area in Guzape

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of an estate fence illegally constructed on a green area in Guzape, Abuja. Wike gave the order on Monday during a routine inspection of ongoing projects across the city. He explained that the plot was initially allocated for “Park and Recreation” […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of an estate fence illegally constructed on a green area in Guzape, Abuja.
Wike gave the order on Monday during a routine inspection of ongoing projects across the city. He explained that the plot was initially allocated for “Park and Recreation” but was converted for residential use without government approval.
The Minister stated that beyond demolishing the fence, the land allocation would be revoked. He emphasized that the FCT Administration (FCTA) would strictly enforce planning regulations in line with the Abuja Master Plan.
Wike warned that the government would no longer tolerate deliberate violations of land-use approvals, lamenting that many developers flout laws in the hope that they can “regularize” illegalities once a specific administration leaves office. (NAN)

“People think that government will come and go and they can continue what they are doing. We will not allow that here. It does not matter who is involved; we will do the right thing,” Wike said. “This place was allocated for Park and Recreation, not for estate development. From what you have seen, they are developing it into an estate, which is a clear violation.”
The Minister noted that some developers take advantage of bureaucratic loopholes or connive with insiders within government agencies to obtain fraudulent approvals. He added that while some civil servants may be involved, it would not stop the administration from “doing what is right.”
Speaking on inspected projects, the Minister said that the move was to assess the progress of major projects expected to be inaugurated to celebrate President Bola Tinubu third year in office. (NAN)