The University of Abuja land revocation saga has intensified as the University of Abuja Alumni Association makes a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and halt the planned takeover of 7,000 hectares of land legally allocated to the institution.
Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, the Association’s spokesperson, Mr. Abdulrahman Abdulkadir, accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of pushing forward with the land revocation without adequate dialogue, stakeholder consultations, or adherence to due process.
According to Abdulkadir, the land in dispute is critical for the university’s future growth, expansion of academic facilities, and the development of student and staff housing. “Rather than support the university’s vision for development, the Minister appears determined to strip the institution of land that could serve generations of Nigerians,” he said.
The Alumni Association stressed that the University of Abuja — the only federal university in the FCT — plays a vital role in national education. Losing such a large portion of its land could hinder its ability to expand programs, host international research collaborations, and improve campus infrastructure.
They further urged President Tinubu to consider the wider implications of the University of Abuja land revocation, warning that it could set a negative precedent for educational institutions nationwide.
At Property Media Week (PMW), we continue to follow major land policy developments that affect education, real estate, and community planning in Nigeria. For more context, see our coverage on Abuja Real Estate Overview and FCT Land Disputes.
