Wike Orders Demolition of Guzape Estate Built on Parkland

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed the demolition of structures allegedly erected on land in Guzape, Abuja, that was originally designated for park and recreational purposes. Wike, who spoke on Monday while inspecting infrastructure projects across the FCT, said the approval issued to the developer would be revoked after the administration discovered that the site had been converted into a residential estate, contrary to the Abuja Master Plan. He said the affected buildings had already been marked for demolition and warned that the FCT Administration would take action against individuals or companies that disregard approved land-use plans, regardless of their connections.

The minister also referred to a recent demolition exercise involving structures built on plots allocated to foreign diplomatic missions, saying the affected embassies had been contacted and encouraged to take possession of their properties and commence development. Wike acknowledged that some unauthorised projects could have been facilitated by officials within government agencies, questioning how building approvals could have been issued where developers lacked the required certificates of occupancy. He said the ongoing inspection was primarily focused on monitoring major road projects expected to be inaugurated as part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

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