Wike’s Land Revocation Sparks Outrage as UNIABUJA Alumni Threaten Legal Action and Mass Protests
The University of Abuja Alumni Association has firmly rejected the proposed revocation of a substantial portion of land allocated to the institution, calling on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to reverse the decision or risk facing legal action and mass protests.
In a strongly worded letter addressed to the FCT Minister, the association voiced “grave concern” over the plan to slash the university’s land allocation from more than 11,000 hectares to just 4,000 hectares. The group condemned the move as both “unlawful” and “arbitrary.”
The letter was signed by the association’s president, Habeeb Abdulkadir, and general secretary, Abdullahi Dangana.
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The alumni emphasized that the land was originally allocated in 1988 by the military regime under then Head of State Ibrahim Babangida. It was intended to support the vision of building a robust academic and research institution at the heart of the nation.
According to the association, the land holds far more than physical value; it is a “national educational treasure” meant to support the university’s future growth, research facilities, and expanding student body.
The alumni explained that the original land allocation was designed to accommodate a main campus with facilities for both conventional and distance learning, alongside zones for agriculture, science, environmental research, recreation, and community engagement.
They warned that revoking two-thirds of this land would severely undermine the university’s strategic future—especially as it works to expand its research base, meet rising student enrollment, and fulfill its dual-mode educational mandate.
They insisted the land is backed by valid legal documents and protected under the Land Use Act. Any revocation, they warned, without due process, proper compensation, and a clearly defined overriding public interest, would be a breach of natural justice.
The alumni further underscored the university’s sociocultural importance, describing it as a vital symbol of national unity and a critical tool for nation-building.
“This land is not just a space—it represents hope, unity, and progress for generations past and future,” the letter read.
While acknowledging the minister’s broader efforts to clean up Abuja’s land management, the association urged him not to treat the university’s allocation as a case of land misuse. They offered to work collaboratively with his office to monitor land development and ensure transparency.
However, they also issued a stern warning: if the minister ignores their appeal, the association is prepared to launch a series of actions—including peaceful demonstrations, legal challenges, and formal petitions to the presidency and international bodies.
“We remain open to dialogue but are fully prepared to escalate this matter if treated with contempt,” the letter concluded.
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