The Federal Capital Territory has approved contracts valued at over N8.4 billion for waste management, security enhancement and emergency relief for flood victims, as part of measures to strengthen infrastructure and service delivery in Abuja.
The approvals were granted at the council’s 18th meeting.
Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Mr. Felix Obuah, said the council ratified two major memos, including N7.3 billion for waste collection and management services across four delineated districts of the Federal Capital City.
The contract also covers the supply of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) diesel to the Wupa Basic Waste Treatment Plant for two years to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Obuah said the intervention would reinforce sanitation services and guarantee efficiency at the Wupa facility, described as a critical component of the capital city’s waste management architecture.
In addition, the council approved the procurement of food and non-food items for residents affected by recent flooding in parts of the FCT.
The relief package, he said, is aimed at providing immediate support to vulnerable communities impacted by the disaster.
Director of FCT Procurement, Musa Onsachi, in a separate briefing, disclosed that the council also ratified the emergency procurement of communication gadgets and other operational equipment for the FCT Security Agency at a cost of N1,133,802,500.
He said the approval was to address operational gaps identified at the inception of the current FCT administration.
“The essence of this project is to support the FCT Security Agency in carrying out their assignment within the territory. With the support of these gadgets, the agency will be able to perform its duties more effectively,” Onsachi said.
Meanwhile, the Director of Land Administration announced improvements in the processing of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O), stating that applicants can now obtain the document within one week after fulfilling all stipulated requirements.
He attributed previous delays to applicants’ failure to submit passport photographs, return signed letters of acceptance within 21 days of land offer, and properly complete payment procedures.
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“Generation of a Remita number is not payment. Invoice is not the same thing as receipt. Applicants must ensure they obtain a remitter payment receipt before processing can continue,” he said.
He also warned that incorrect or unverifiable addresses, including the use of P.O. Box addresses, could stall the issuance process.
On land use contraventions, the director disclosed that enforcement actions would soon commence against property owners who converted residential buildings to commercial purposes without requisite approval.
While some allottees have complied with government directives and paid contravention charges, he said others remain in default.
“The administration has been lenient, but enforcement will commence. This may include sealing of properties, revocation of titles and other necessary actions,” he warned.
He further urged property owners to settle outstanding ground rents and other statutory charges, noting that such revenues are channelled into infrastructure development and maintenance within the FCT.
“These monies are used to build roads, bridges and maintain the city. We appeal to residents to fulfill their obligations to ensure uninterrupted use of their properties,” he added.
Chief of Staff to the FCT minister commended the media for its role in disseminating government policies and expressed confidence that subsequent council meetings would continue to drive development initiatives across the territory.
