The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is taking decisive action against unapproved developments, with plans underway to demolish more than 10 structures in the Wumba district for encroaching on designated green areas and waterways.
During an on-site inspection on Thursday, the Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Chief Felix Obuah, emphasized the administration’s resolve to enforce the Abuja Master Plan without compromise.
Obuah, who also visited the Utako district, criticized ongoing unauthorized construction activities by a developer who had reportedly defied multiple stop-work notices.
“We’ve mobilized both equipment and personnel,” Obuah said. “Despite clear instructions and lack of any legal documentation, no approval, no allocation, these developments have continued. Within 48 hours, these structures will be history. We’re restoring order to Abuja, and no one is above the law.”
He reiterated that the FCTA would no longer tolerate disregard for planning regulations, especially in environmentally sensitive zones such as green belts and waterways.
Echoing Obuah’s stance, Director of the Department of Development Control, Muktar Galadima, confirmed that the buildings in question lacked any formal approvals and had been previously marked for removal at various stages of construction.
“Unfortunately, some developers continue their activities despite being invited to clarify their positions,” Galadima said. “This defiance only leaves us with one option, demolition.”
He noted that the affected properties range from structures still under construction to fully roofed buildings.
The move is part of a broader effort to curb environmental degradation and reinforce the city’s original planning vision.
