EXCLUSIVE: Wike Allocates 291 Hectares Of University Of Abuja Land To Eight Companies, One Firm Gets 113 Hectares

The documents, issued under the authority of the FCT Minister, indicate that the beneficiaries include oil and gas companies, property firms, commercial businesses, an educational foundation and other private organisations.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under scrutiny following revelations that he approved the allocation of hundreds of hectares of land in Abuja to eight companies, including one firm that received a staggering 113.19 hectares, while ordinary Nigerians seeking smaller residential plots reportedly struggle to secure land measuring between 250 and 500 square metres.

SaharaReporters obtained documents showing that the allocations, made through offers of statutory rights of occupancy, cover 10 different plots in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri, Abuja, with a combined area of approximately 291.01 hectares.

The documents, issued under the authority of the FCT Minister, indicate that the beneficiaries include oil and gas companies, property firms, commercial businesses, an educational foundation and other private organisations.

One of the companies, GI Properties Limited, was allocated approximately 113.19 hectares, making it the largest beneficiary among the companies listed in the documents.

Sources familiar with the land allocations told SaharaReporters that the development raises serious questions about the distribution of public land in the FCT, particularly amid concerns that land belonging to the University of Abuja is being allocated to private interests.

One of the sources, who provided information about the allocations, said, “Allocation letters of the plots of land that Wike sold from the University of Abuja land: this single company got 113.19 hectares.

“While Nigerians applied for just 250 sqm to 500 sqm, Wike is busy selling our land in hectares.”

The source described the development as particularly troubling, considering the difficulties ordinary Nigerians encounter when applying for smaller residential plots.

The documents identify eight companies that benefited from the allocations, although two companies, Unicorn Oil and Gas Limited and Alphaseal Business Limited, received two separate allocations each.

GI Properties Limited Gets 113.19 Hectares

According to the documents, GI Properties Limited, with an address at 1, Amazon River Close, off Amazon Street, Maitama, Abuja, was offered a statutory right of occupancy over Plot 363, measuring approximately 113.19 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The offer, dated September 29, 2026, was issued under file number MISC 165800.

The company was charged a premium of N500 per square metre and an annual rent of N15 per square metre.

The land was designated for “Mixed Use (Comprehensive Development),” with a lease term of 99 years and rent revision every five years.

Unicorn Oil And Gas Limited Gets Two Plots Measuring 40.34 Hectares

Another beneficiary, Unicorn Oil and Gas Limited, with an address at 25, Yedseram Street, Maitama, Abuja, received two separate offers of statutory rights of occupancy.

The first offer, dated September 4, 2026, covers Plot 359, measuring approximately 28.30 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The allocation was issued under file number MISC 167942.

The company was charged a premium of N500 per square metre and an annual rent of N15 per square metre.

The land was designated for “Mixed Use (Comprehensive Development),” with a 99-year lease term and rent revision every five years.

The second allocation covers Plot 360, measuring approximately 12.04 hectares.

The offer, also dated September 4, 2026, was issued under file number MISC 168933.

The terms were similar, with a premium of N500 per square metre, annual rent of N15 per square metre, a mixed-use comprehensive development purpose and a 99-year lease term.

Together, the two allocations granted to Unicorn Oil and Gas Limited cover approximately 40.34 hectares.

International Energy Centre Limited Gets 20 Hectares

The documents further show that International Energy Centre Limited, located at 5A, Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State, received an offer of statutory right of occupancy over Plot 352.

The plot measures approximately 20 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The offer, dated October 30, 2025, was issued under file number MISC 164317.

The company was required to pay a premium of N500 per square metre and annual rent of N15 per square metre.

The land was designated for mixed-use comprehensive development, with a 99-year lease term and rent revision every five years.

Educational Foundation Gets 30.57 Hectares At Lower Rates

Another beneficiary identified in the documents is Adorable Foundation for Educational Development, located at 33, Justice Sowemimo Street, Asokoro, Abuja.

The foundation received an offer of statutory right of occupancy over Plot 294, measuring approximately 30.57 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The offer, dated April 30, 2026, was issued under file number MISC 165976.

Unlike the other beneficiaries charged N500 per square metre, the foundation was offered the land at a premium of N100 per square metre, with an annual rent of N2 per square metre.

The stated purpose of the allocation was “Public Institution (College/University).”

The offer provides for a 99-year lease term, with rent revision every five years.

Alphaseal Business Limited Gets Two Commercial Plots

Alphaseal Business Limited, with an address at Plot 2, Works Layout, Owerri, Imo State, also received two separate allocations.

The first offer covers Plot 361, measuring approximately 4.10 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The offer, dated September 4, 2026, was issued under file number MISC 168503.

The company was charged a premium of N5,000 per square metre and annual rent of N15 per square metre.

The stated purpose was “Commercial (Shopping Complex),” with a lease term of 99 years and rent revision every five years.

The second allocation covers Plot 362, measuring approximately 4.47 hectares.

The offer, also dated September 4, 2026, was issued under file number MISC 168507.

This plot was designated for “Commercial (Petrol Filling Station).”

The company was required to pay a premium of N5,000 per square metre and annual rent of N150 per square metre, with a 99-year lease term and rent revision every five years.

Together, the two plots allocated to Alphaseal Business Limited measure approximately 8.57 hectares.

Salmond Wave Limited, with an address at 5A, Sokoto Road, Nasarawa GRA, Kano State, was also listed as a beneficiary.

The company received an offer of statutory right of occupancy over Plot 351, measuring approximately 73.22 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The offer was dated June 27, 2024, and issued under file number MISC 128130.

The company was charged a premium of N500 per square metre and annual rent of N15 per square metre.

The land was designated for mixed-use comprehensive development, with a 99-year lease term and rent revision every five years.

The document also stipulated that the improvement value on the land must not be less than N5 million.

Linchpin Psychological Services Limited Gets 2.54 Hectares

Another company, Linchpin Psychological Services Limited, with an address at Block 16, Abaji Street, UATH, Gwagwalada, Abuja, received an offer covering Plot 281.

The plot measures approximately 2.54 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The offer, dated September 15, 2025, was issued under file number MISC 163121.

The company was charged a premium of N500 per square metre and annual rent of N15 per square metre.

The land was designated for “Mixed Use (Multi-Purpose),” with a 99-year lease term and rent revision every five years.

Total Geospatial Integrated Services Limited Gets 2.58 Hectares

The tenth document identifies Total Geospatial Integrated Services Limited, with an address at 86B, Karu, opposite CBN, AMAC, Abuja, as another beneficiary.

The company received an offer of statutory right of occupancy over Plot 283, measuring approximately 2.58 hectares in Cadastral Zone E01, Giri.

The offer, dated September 15, 2025, was issued under file number MISC 163197.

The company was charged a premium of N500 per square metre and annual rent of N15 per square metre.

The stated purpose was “Mixed Use (Multi-Purpose),” with a 99-year lease term and rent revision every five years.

Wike Gives Beneficiaries 21 Days To Complete Payments

The documents also contain conditions directing the beneficiaries to complete payments of all prescribed rents, fees, bills and charges within 21 days of the dates of their respective offers.

They state that failure to comply with the payment requirements and submit the necessary acceptance documents within the stipulated period would result in the offers lapsing.

Part of the conditions reads: “This Letter of Offer of Right of Occupancy shall be accepted by (a) collecting the said Letter of Offer and the accompanying Statutory Right of Occupancy Bill, (b) making full payments of all rents, fees, bills and charges therein prescribed, (c) submitting a duly completed Letter of Acceptance alongside evidence of payments; all to be complied with within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this Offer, failing which the Offer shall lapse.”

The documents further stipulate that the right of occupancy would commence only after the Lands Department receives evidence of payment of all prescribed rents, fees, bills and charges, alongside the duly completed acceptance letter.

They also state that certificates of occupancy would be issued after the beneficiaries accept the offers and pay all requisite fees.

Strict Conditions Attached To The Allocations

The offers also contain conditions requiring beneficiaries to develop the allocated properties within two years from the commencement of the rights of occupancy.

According to the documents, the beneficiaries are required to erect and complete buildings and other works consistent with the approved purposes of the respective plots.

The documents state that all construction must comply with plans and specifications approved by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) or any other authorised government agency.

They further prohibit the beneficiaries from erecting buildings outside the approved land-use provisions or making alterations without the necessary government approvals.

Another major condition prohibits the beneficiaries from selling, assigning, mortgaging, transferring possession, subdividing, subleasing or otherwise alienating the rights of occupancy without first obtaining the consent of the FCT Minister and paying all prescribed bills, fees, rents and charges.

The documents also grant the FCT Minister or any public officer authorised by him the power to enter and inspect the allocated properties at reasonable hours.

The relevant provision states that the occupier must permit and provide free access to the minister or authorised officials for such inspections.

The offers warn that any breach or failure to comply with the stipulated conditions could render the rights of occupancy liable to withdrawal or revocation.

The ten documents were signed by Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land Administration, on behalf of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

Each document states that the approval for the grant of the respective statutory right of occupancy was conveyed on the minister’s authority.

Wike’s Spokesperson Defends Land Allocation

When contacted by SaharaReporters over the allocations and concerns about the use of University of Abuja land, Lere Olayinka, media aide to the FCT Minister, defended Wike’s authority to allocate land, revoke existing allocations and reallocate revoked properties.

Olayinka questioned why the Minister’s decision to allocate land to the companies should generate controversy, insisting that Wike is constitutionally empowered to carry out such functions.

He said, “Is the Minister of FCT not constitutionally empowered to allocate lands, revoke land allocations and reallocate revoked allocations?

“So if he allocated lands to eight companies or anyone, is it not in the exercise of his duties?

“Didn’t the Minister inform the public that part of the over 11,000 hectares of land allocated to the university will be revoked?

“Where in the world does any university stand on over 11,000 hectares of land?

“At 500 square metres, one hectare of land will give 20 plots. Multiply 20 plots by 11,000, it will be 220,000 plots.

“So how can a university in Abuja sit on land over 220,000 plots of land?”

The minister’s spokesperson dismissed the concerns as emotional, sentimental and sensational.

“I think we need to move away from this emotion, sentiments and sensationalism. I don’t issue statements on frivolous issues. It is like bringing a story on a doctor performing surgery on 10 patients,” he added.