FCTA destroys shanties and illegal buildings in Jahi

In the Jahi District, shanties and unlicensed buildings were destroyed on Wednesday by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, or FCTA.

The activity, according to Mr. Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Development Control, FCTA, was in accordance with attempts to revive the Abuja Master Plan and enhance tranquility and security in the nation’s capital.

He continued by saying that it was also a continuation of the FCT Administration’s cleaning and sanitation programs.

“What we are doing right now, to a considerable extent, is improving the security architecture of the FCT and the architectural quality of the city.

He explained, “This is why we are demolishing shanties, which will largely improve the tranquility of the capital city.

The shanties in Jahi District were built on a proposed arterial corridor that started from Nnamdi Azikiwe Ring Road, according to Galadima.

Before the major road opens, he stated that the department would communicate with the appropriate parties about what has to be done in the area.

The director continued by saying that the government has repeatedly warned settlers not to build shanties in prohibited areas.

Galadima urged locals to report any new shanties in any place to the appropriate authorities and recommended residents of shanties throughout Abuja to pack their valuables.