The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has served notice of its intention to demolish the official residences of the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, currently under construction around the Three Arms Zone.
The Coordinator of Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, Umar Shuaibu, issued the threat when he appeared before the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the real estate sector in the FCT.
According to the FCTA, under Minister Muhammad Bello, the ongoing construction contravenes the Abuja Master Plan.
Shuaibu also complained that notices have been issued by the FCT Administration, informing the management of the National Assembly of an imminent demolition of the four massive structures that would also house the Deputy President of the Senate, as well as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He stated that: “There are so many buildings and structures that don’t conform with our Master Plan. These structures and buildings are everywhere. There are some in the Three Arms Zone.
“The official residences of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, don’t conform with our Master Plan. They’re located within the Three Arms Zone.