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FCDA to Sanction Property Owner Who Fails To Pay Ground-Rents
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revealed that it will not hesitate to revoke or sanction any property owner that fails to pay their ground rent in the territory.
Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS) Dr Isa Jalo, made the disclosure in an interaction with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.
He explained that the FCTA had arrived at the decision after several public enlightenment and warnings to property owners to settle their outstanding ground rent failed to yield the desired results.
Dr. Jalo reiterated that it was necessary for property owners to pay their proscribed fees to enable the government carry out its statutory duties especially fixing the infrastructural deficit in the territory.
According to him, the payment of ground rent was a legal responsibility of any property owner as enshrined in the Land Use Act of 1978 and upon accepting the offer it becomes incumbent on the beneficiaries to abide by the law.
“We have carried out several public enlightenment to sensitise and create awareness on the need for property owners to come forward and settle their liabilities, yet some of them remain adamant.
“Hence, the FCT Administration has no any other option than wield the big stick as the law will strictly be adhered to, because the government requires these funds to provide security and basic infrastructure.”
The Director advised all plot allotters’ in the in FCT to always register their transactions relating to their property with AGIS and Land Administration Department in order to assist in firming up necessary data on property owners real-time.
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AMAC names crescent after Akwa Ibom governor
By Philomina Attah
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Thursday in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Eno Umo
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crescent, located in the Idu industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was named after Umo in recognition of his track record as governor.
The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area.
Speaking during the unveiling of the crescent, the Chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu, described the governor as a “son of the soil” whose achievements in road construction, agriculture, education, and other sectors have been remarkable.
The AMAC chairman, represented by the council’s Supervisory Councillor on Special Duties, Mr Emmanuel Inyang, praised the governor’s commitment to development and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the progress of the community.
“He has done very well within the shortest time of his tenure in office.
“In terms of road infrastructure, in terms of agriculture, in terms of education, in terms of other activities that he has been able to put in place.
“Arising from your numerous contributions to your fatherland, AMAC has deemed it fit to recognise your contribution and issue a ‘symbol of award of the street name’ in your honour in appreciation of your commitment to developing the country.
“We see this as an opportunity to encourage you to do more for the people of your state.
“We wish you more grace as you discharge your responsibility and give enviable service to your fatherland,” the chairman said.
Akariyere Tommy, the Transitional Chairman of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, expressed gratitude to the council for recognising the governor’s contributions to the development of the area.
Tommy emphasised the importance of history and how naming the crescent after the governor would serve as testimony to his achievements.
He applauded the council members and staff for their dedication and support.
In his comments on behalf of the governor, Mr Jeremiah Efeh, the Director of Finance, Akwa Ibom Liaison Officer Abuja, thanked the council for finding the governor worthy of the honour. (NAN)
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