Tensions are rising in the Federal Capital Territory as members of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society have vowed to stage a protest at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja on Thursday over what they describe as the unlawful takeover of their land by the Nigerian Air Force.

The group claims that armed personnel forcefully seized their 13.5-hectare property in Hulumi Village, Idu, in 2023, despite the land being legally allocated to them after all payments and clearances had been made. According to the society, some members were allegedly harassed and detained during the invasion.

“Our protest will hold at the Defence Ministry because we want our voices heard. This land was properly acquired and cleared by the authorities, yet the Air Force took it over in violation of due process,” one member insisted.

The chairman of the cooperative, Emmanuel Odoh, expressed dismay at the development, stressing that members had met all obligations, including compensation to the host community. “We were shocked when the Air Force encroached on Phase 2 of our land, despite a subsisting court order. They must stop work immediately because the relevant agencies are still reviewing our documents to confirm rightful ownership,” he said.

Another member, Tony Christian, explained that the property was meant for staff and retirees of the agency. “This land was allocated primarily for our members, but with the ongoing encroachment, many risk losing what they worked hard for. The fencing being carried out by the Air Force is unacceptable,” he stated.

The cooperative society emphasized that unless the authorities intervene to halt the alleged encroachment, they will proceed with their protest at the Ministry of Defence to demand justice and the return of their land.

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has defended the revocation of land allocations at the Abuja Technology Village and the University of Abuja, saying the decision was necessary to stop misuse and drive proper development.

He said the Abuja Technology Village remained untouched for over 20 years despite FCTA providing infrastructure. Instead of development, he alleged the land was being rented out and used for parking tankers.

“There’s nothing like Abuja Technology Village,” Wike stated. “It’s just land grabbing. People now claim ownership with questionable C of Os.”

The minister said the land will now be used for the Abuja City Walk, a new urban project inspired by Dubai’s City Walk. A private investor has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the FCTA.

Wike also announced a new land policy: undeveloped land within a set time will automatically revert to the government. This, he said, will prevent future hoarding by speculators.

On the University of Abuja, Wike said the school still retains 4,000 hectares enough for future expansion. He dismissed claims that most of the land is rocky, noting that projects like the EFCC Academy are already underway there.

He also highlighted recent revenue gains, revealing that the newly reopened Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre has generated over ₦1.2 billion in just one month compared to only ₦50 million annually under previous management.

Wike said these efforts are part of a broader push to modernize Abuja with world-class infrastructure and enforce accountability in land administration.

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