Revealed: Wike makes N1.9bn 1 months after threatening to revoke some property in FCT

  • Nyesom Wike, the minister of the FCT, has reportedly generated N1.9bn revenue for the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS)
  • Isiaku Ndatsu Alfa, the acting director of the AGIS, disclosed that since the minister issued a two-week ultimatum, property owners owing ground rents have kept their offices busy
  • Alfa said since Wike issued the threat and started the publication of the debtors’ details, the AGIS has generated N1.9bn, and it is projected to double by the end of September

FCT, Abuja – Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has made a groundbreaking of over N1 billion after issuing a two-week ultimatum to those owing ground rent in Nigeria’s capital or having their property revoked.

According to Leadership, the order has led to the recovery of N1 billion in one month as the headquarters of the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS) became a centre of activities as property owners rushed to pay their debts.