The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a multi-billion-naira parcel of land allocated for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government.
Justice Mohammed Umar granted the order following a motion filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The application was not opposed by counsel to the respondent, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).
The forfeited land, identified as Plot No. 5 in Cadastral Zone D12, Kaba District, Abuja, measures approximately 122,015.80 square metres and is valued at N1.94 billion.
In his ruling, Justice Umar directed the ICPC to supervise the completion of the proposed 962 housing units on the land. The supervision is to be carried out in collaboration with the FMBN to ensure that the project is completed and allocated to end users.
The court stressed that the forfeiture serves the public interest and aligns with the government’s housing objectives. Justice Umar noted that the land must now be used strictly for its intended purpose and not diverted for private gain.
The ruling is being viewed as part of broader efforts to recover public assets and ensure accountability in government-backed projects.
