WorldStage– Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike is facing intense criticism from human rights groups following the alleged allocation of a public drainage corridor in Maitama, Abuja, to a private real estate firm, Hammari Energy Limited.
On the development, Amnesty International Nigeria has issued a formal statement urging Minister Wike and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to immediately suspend planned demolition and development activities on Plot 5334 in Cadastral Zone A06.
The organization warned that turning the public utility corridor into a private site threatens vital underground stormwater and sewage drainage systems.
Julius Berger Plc built these underground structures between 2012 and 2014 specifically to prevent severe flooding in the capital.
Amnesty International stressed that building on the site endangers public safety and violates the Abuja Master Plan.
The group called for an urgent review of the land allocation to protect neighboring properties and stop environmental risks.
The controversy adds to growing pressure on Minister Wike over land administration in Abuja.
Critics have recently challenged his administration’s handling of various urban properties, utility zones, and contested real estate titles across the Federal Capital Territory.
Minister Wike has frequently defended government land policies, insisting that allocations comply with urban development plans and investment rules, though the FCDA has not yet officially responded to Amnesty International’s latest demand for suspension.
