El-Salem Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality housing solutions as it continues to expand its footprint in the country’s real estate sector.

The company stated that its focus remains on delivering residential developments that meet the needs of homebuyers while maintaining high standards of construction, affordability, and customer satisfaction.

According to the firm’s leadership, the demand for quality housing across Nigeria continues to grow, creating opportunities for developers to contribute to addressing the nation’s housing deficit. The company emphasized that strategic planning, innovation, and adherence to industry standards are critical to delivering sustainable housing projects.

El-Salem noted that its projects are designed to provide value for homeowners and investors through modern infrastructure, functional designs, and well-planned communities. The developer added that customer trust remains a key driver of its operations and long-term growth strategy.

The company also highlighted the importance of collaboration among government agencies, financial institutions, and private developers in expanding access to housing and improving the overall real estate ecosystem.

Industry observers say private sector developers continue to play a vital role in bridging Nigeria’s housing gap by investing in residential projects and supporting urban development across different regions of the country.

As housing demand continues to rise, stakeholders have stressed the need for increased investment, supportive policies, and innovative financing solutions to make homeownership more accessible to Nigerians.

El-Salem expressed optimism about the future of the housing sector, stating that it remains committed to delivering projects that contribute to community development and improve living standards.

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Homeowners at Dr Sam Nujoma Estate in the Galadimawa area of Abuja have appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to intervene in what they described as persistent security threats, alleged assault, and extortion by the estate developer, El Salem Nigeria Limited.

In a petition submitted to the Legal Secretariat of the FCT Administration (FCTA), the Chairman of the Residents Association, Mr. Ifeanyi Echefu, stated that homeowners legally purchased their plots and developed their properties, stressing that they are property owners and not tenants.

According to Echefu, officials of El Salem Nigeria Limited have allegedly refused to relinquish control of the estate despite having exhausted available land for sale. He further accused the company of using private security personnel to intimidate, harass, and assault residents.

Dispute Over Estate Ownership and Management

Echefu explained that the estate is situated on Plot 21, Cadastral Zone C17, Industrial Area II, Abuja. He noted that the land was originally allocated to the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in 2007 before a sublease arrangement was entered into with El Salem Nigeria Limited.

He alleged that El Salem subsequently renamed the development as Dr Sam Nujoma Estate and engaged eight additional developers without obtaining the required approval from the FCTA.

The residents’ association further claimed that the land was designated in the FCTA development plan for student hostel accommodation and not for residential estate development.

Residents Seek Land Titles and Government Intervention

The homeowners urged the FCT Minister to facilitate the issuance of Rights of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) to legitimate property owners within the estate.

They also called for urgent government intervention to resolve the lingering dispute and ensure the safety and security of residents.

FCTA Advises Police Action

In a related development, the Director of Investigation and Prosecution in the FCTA Legal Department, Joseph Eriki, reportedly advised the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest officials of El Salem Nigeria Limited and any individual claiming approval for land use outside its original educational purpose.

Eriki also accused the African University of Science and Technology of altering the approved land use without obtaining government authorization.

AUST Reacts

Responding to the controversy, the Country Director of the African University of Science and Technology, Mr. Adekoya Seyi, acknowledged the dispute and said efforts were underway to resolve the matter.

“We are not unaware of the issues. Discussions are ongoing and will soon be resolved. However, I am not going to yield to the demands of the FCTA Legal Department Director,” he said.

Efforts to obtain comments from the Executive Director of El Salem Nigeria Limited, Mr. Michael Onyebuchi, were unsuccessful as calls and messages sent to him were not returned at the time of filing this report.

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