Abuja Master Plan: Nyesom Wike Orders Demolition of Houses on Waterways After FCT Flooding

• Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the demolition of houses built on designated water channels in Abuja.
• The decision is aimed at ensuring compliance with the Abuja Master Plan, which designates specific areas for water flow.
• Structures obstructing waterways will be removed, regardless of their owners' status or position.
• Wike's order highlights the importance of compliance with the Master Plan, particularly regarding designated waterways.
• Lawyers and compliance officers should advise clients to ensure their properties are not built on or obstructing these channels to avoid potential demolition and liability.

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the demolition of houses built on designated water channels in Abuja. The decision comes after an inspection of areas affected by flooding in parts of the FCT following heavy rainfall. Wike's order is aimed at ensuring compliance with the Abuja Master Plan, which designates specific areas for water flow. The minister warned that structures obstructing waterways will be removed, regardless of their owners' status or position.

The Abuja Master Plan is a comprehensive plan that guides the development of the Federal Capital Territory. It designates specific areas for water flow to prevent flooding and ensure the smooth movement of water. The plan has been in place since 1979, but its implementation has been inconsistent over the years. Wike's order highlights the importance of compliance with the Master Plan, particularly regarding designated waterways. Lawyers and compliance officers should advise clients to ensure their properties are not built on or obstructing these channels to avoid potential demolition and liability.

The recent flooding in Abuja has exposed the consequences of blocking waterways. Wike's order is a step towards preventing future flooding by ensuring that designated areas for water flow are not obstructed. The minister's decision also underscores the need for property owners to comply with the Abuja Master Plan and avoid potential demolition and liability. By taking action now, Wike aims to prevent further damage to properties and ensure the safety of residents in the affected areas.

This development highlights the importance of compliance with Abuja's Master Plan, particularly regarding designated waterways. Lawyers and compliance officers should advise clients to ensure their properties are not built on or obstructing these channels to avoid potential demolition and liability.

Source: Original reporting via Punch Nigeria