The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved land allocations covering approximately 55.35 hectares across Abuja to a private developer, Promiseland Building and Construction Limited. This move has raised tensions over the reported threat of demolitions in Dakwa and neighbouring communities. The allocations were made for four parcels of land in the FCT, comprising a 48.94-hectare plot in Dakwa, two plots in Wuye, and another parcel in the Central Area.
According to documents obtained by SaharaReporters, the FCT Administration's Department of Land Administration issued offers of statutory rights of occupancy to Promiseland Building and Construction Limited for the four parcels of land. The documents identify the company, whose address is listed as 19 Durban Street, Wuse II, Abuja, as the beneficiary of the allocations approved by Wike for mixed-use development. The largest parcel is Plot 3635 in Cadastral Zone F11, Dakwa, measuring 48.94 hectares, or 489,400 square metres.
The plot in Dakwa is designated for comprehensive development, with its detailed land use and stated purpose described as "COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT". The offer, dated March 27, 2026, is recorded under File No. MISC 166216 and specifies a 99-year lease. The document sets the land premium at ₦4,000 per square metre and the annual rent at ₦15 per square metre, subject to revision every five years.
The other three parcels of land allocated to Promiseland Building and Construction Limited include Plot 1842 in Cadastral Zone 803, Wuye, measuring 1.76 hectares, or 17,600 square metres; Plot 1843, also in Cadastral Zone 803, Wuye, covering 8,832.28 square metres, equivalent to approximately 0.88 hectares; and Plot 4588 in Cadastral Zone A00, Central Area, covering 3.77 hectares, or 37,700 square metres.
A source familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that the original allocation for Deidei village had lapsed after the 21-day acceptance period but was subsequently reprinted. The source alleged that the beneficiary had still not paid the required charges for the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). This raises questions about whether the relevant offer was accepted and whether the prescribed charges were paid within the stipulated period.
According to an offer letter dated March 27, 2026, Promiseland Building and Construction Limited was required to complete the acceptance process within 21 days of the offer. The company was required to collect the offer letter and accompanying statutory right of occupancy bill, pay all prescribed rents, fees, bills and charges, and submit a duly completed letter of acceptance alongside evidence of payment.
Residents of Dakwa and neighbouring communities have threatened to resist any attempts at demolition, raising concerns about a possible confrontation over the disputed land. The development has sparked fears of displacement and uncertainty among the affected communities, with many calling for clarity on the land allocations and the proposed developments.
Key points
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike approved the land allocations to Promiseland Building and Construction Limited.
- The allocations cover approximately 55.35 hectares across Abuja.
- Residents of Dakwa and neighbouring communities have threatened to resist any attempts at demolition.
