FCTA Revamps Land Dispute Committee to Speed Up Settlements

The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Department of Land Administration has reconstituted its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee to improve the handling of land disputes and promote faster, fairer settlements across Abuja.

The committee will provide a platform for resolving disagreements through mediation and conciliation, offering disputing parties an alternative to litigation.

Inaugurating the committee in his office, the Director of FCT Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, said members would review complaints and petitions, examine relevant land records and engage parties impartially before recommending appropriate resolutions to management.

Their responsibilities also include encouraging amicable settlements and ensuring compliance with terms mutually agreed upon by the parties.

Nwankwoeze explained that the initiative supports FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s reform agenda, which seeks to improve land administration and service delivery to residents.

According to the director, members were selected based on their experience, competence and ability to contribute effectively to resolving disputes arising from land administration within the territory.

He said the reconstitution demonstrates the department’s commitment to transparency, fairness and the rule of law, consistent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Responding on behalf of the members, committee chairman Samuel Agbana thanked the director for the confidence placed in them.

Agbana pledged that the committee would carry out its responsibilities professionally and impartially, with emphasis on achieving timely and mutually acceptable settlements.

He assured management that members would operate within their terms of reference and handle disputes transparently, without fear or favour.

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The Taraba State Government has announced a ban on the sale, allocation, or transfer of government-owned land without prior approval from the appropriate authorities, in a move aimed at strengthening land administration, improving transparency, and curbing illegal land transactions.

According to the state government, the directive forms part of ongoing efforts to protect public assets, prevent unauthorized land allocations, and ensure that government land is managed in accordance with existing laws and administrative procedures.

Officials warned that no individual, agency, or institution has the authority to sell, allocate, lease, or transfer government land without obtaining formal approval from the state government. They cautioned that any transaction carried out outside the approved process would be considered invalid and could attract legal consequences.

The government explained that the policy is intended to eliminate irregularities in land administration, reduce land disputes, and safeguard public property from encroachment and fraudulent transactions. It also reaffirmed its commitment to improving accountability in the management of state-owned land.

Prospective land buyers, developers, and investors were advised to conduct proper due diligence before acquiring any property and to verify land titles and allocation documents through the relevant government agencies. Authorities stressed that compliance with official procedures would help protect investors from fraudulent land deals and ownership disputes.

Urban planning experts say effective land administration is essential for sustainable housing development, infrastructure planning, and investor confidence. They noted that transparent allocation processes and reliable land records contribute to orderly urban growth while reducing conflicts over land ownership.

Stakeholders have welcomed the directive, describing it as a step toward improving governance in the land sector. They urged the government to complement the policy with digitised land records, faster title processing, and stronger enforcement to create a more efficient and transparent land administration system across Taraba State.

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