President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing sealing of properties belonging to ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), granting a 14-day grace period for them to settle their outstanding obligations and regularise their documents.
This was announced by Mr. Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land Administration in the FCT, during a briefing on Monday night in Abuja.
He stated, “On May 26, 2025, enforcement began on 4,794 properties revoked for non-payment of ground rent spanning 10 to 43 years.
“Properties affected include those owned by government institutions, corporate organisations, and individuals. This enforcement reflects the FCT Administration’s commitment to executing its duties without fear or favour.
“However, by the intervention of President His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, holders of the affected properties have been granted 14 days (two weeks) to settle the outstanding ground rents, including applicable penalties.
“For properties in the Central Area, defaulters are required to pay a penalty of N5 million in addition to the ground rent owed.