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- Enforcement Actions Announcement
- Grace Periods for Defaulters
- Public Notices Issued
- Consequences of Non-Compliance
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will initiate enforcement actions against individuals who have defaulted on Ground Rent payments, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, as well as Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills, starting next week.
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced this in a statement released on Thursday.
DAILY POST recalls that on May 26, 2025, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Wike granted a 14-day grace period for defaulters to settle their outstanding ground rent and any associated penalties.
Notices were published on Monday, September 8, 2025, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in various national newspapers and online platforms regarding the revised Land Use/Purpose Clause for properties in the FCT. This provided a 30-day window to pay a penalty/violation fee of N5 million along with other applicable fees for Land Use Change/Conversion.
Another public notice was disseminated through national newspapers, online platforms, and broadcast on television and radio stations, offering defaulters of the land use/purpose clause in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts of the Federal Capital City (FCC) a final grace period of 14 days to comply with the requirements for land use change and conversion.
The 14-day grace period for Ground Rent payments expired on June 9, 2025, over five months ago, while the 14-day extension for the land use/purpose clause will conclude on Monday, November 24, 2025.
As a result, the FCTA will commence enforcement actions against defaulters of Ground Rent payments and Land Use Change/Conversion fees, as well as Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills starting Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
“The enforcement will also include individuals who purchased properties from others but have not yet registered their interests by obtaining the mandatory Minister’s Consent and registering their Deeds of Assignment,” the statement indicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the enforcement actions by FCTA?
The enforcement actions aim to ensure compliance with Ground Rent payments, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, and the registration of property interests.
What happens if I do not pay my Ground Rent or Land Use fees?
Failure to pay these fees may result in enforcement actions, which could include penalties and the potential loss of property rights.
How long is the grace period for payment?
The current grace period for the land use/purpose clause ends on November 24, 2025, following which enforcement actions will begin.
