PUNCH
Landowners of Nuwalege, Abuja ejected by the Federal Government, have called on the government for compensation, The PUNCH reports.
More than 200 families who resided in Nuwalege, a rural community along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road in Abuja, have been reportedly rendered homeless, following the demolition of their homes to accommodate an extension of the Presidential Air Fleet.
The demolition was carried out by the Federal Capital Development Authority, at the request of the Nigerian Air Force, The PUNCH learnt.
Subsequently, the displaced residents were forced to seek shelter in nearby communities, including Zamani, Sauka, Giri, Iddo, Gwagwalada, and others.
Details of the PAF project and its funding were not available but there are indications the project would commence soon as NAF personnel had been mobilised to the project site ahead of construction activities.
However, the affected families said they had not received compensation from the Nyesom Wike-led Federal Capital Territory Administration, the Nigeria Air Force and the Ministry of Aviation.
