The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revoked all park licenses in Abuja, directing operators to resubmit applications for fresh screening following widespread policy and land-use violations.
FCTA director of development control Mukhtar Galadima, told reporters the move was necessary to restore order in the city’s public spaces. “There’s nothing like witch-hunting. All park allocations were withdrawn over consistent violations. The minister holds authority to regulate land use in the FCT, including public parks,” Galadima said.
He explained that operators who meet terms and conditions after resubmission would regain access. The decision follows the demolition of Boulevard Park in Maitama, which officials said violated approved usage.
The FCTA now requires all parks to submit conceptual designs for approval before reopening, with the Department of Parks and Recreation monitoring compliance. A ministerial committee will also review all allocations.
The administration has recently stepped up enforcement across Abuja, demolishing illegal structures in Karsana and Apo linked to criminal activity while also signing an MoU with MAG International Links Ltd to develop City Walk Abuja, a 200-hectare project modeled on Dubai’s City Walk.
Officials said the twin strategy—strict enforcement and planned development—is aimed at making Abuja safer while attracting private investment into regulated urban spaces
