Wike Promises Certificates of Occupancy to FCT Indigenous People

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•Nyesom Wike made the promise on March 5, 2026, to provide CofO to FCT indigenous people.
•The CofO will cover ancestral lands within the Federal Capital Territory, which includes Abuja.
•The promise was reported by multiple Nigerian news outlets including Premium Times, Punch, and Vanguard.
•The initiative targets securing land rights for indigenous populations in the FCT.
•Previous statements by Wike on March 4, 2026, also emphasized the issuance of CofO to these communities.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Nyesom Wike's administration successfully issues CofO to FCT indigenous people indigenous communities in Abuja will gain formal land ownership, reducing land disputes and potentially encouraging local investment and development.

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🌍Nigeria

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👤Nyesom Wike(Governor of Rivers State)

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Wike promises C of O to indigenous people of Abuja AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Wike promises FCT indigenous people CofO on ancestral lands AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Wike promises FCT indigenous population Cs of O

Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed his commitment to grant Certificates of Occupancy (CofO) to indigenous people of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for their ancestral lands. This action aims to formalize land ownership rights for the indigenous communities, impacting land management and local development in Abuja. The implementation details and timing of the CofO issuance remain to be clarified.