FCTA warns event centres, hotels against hosting illegal groups

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to owners of event centers, hotels, and other public buildings in Abuja. The administration declared that any facility found to be hosting illegal organizations risks having its title documents revoked.

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going forward, title documents of any event centre, hotel or public building that is used for the gathering of illegal organisations will be revoked.

This directive, communicated via a statement on Friday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, emphasizes that land allocations in the capital are strictly for lawful purposes. The FCTA stated that "going forward, title documents of any event centre, hotel or public building that is used for the gathering of illegal organisations will be revoked."

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In view of the need to further ensure the security of lives and properties in the FCT and sustain the efforts of security agencies in this regard, usage of event centres, hotels and other public buildings will now be closely monitored.

The measures are intended to bolster security and maintain order in the nation's capital. The FCTA will closely monitor the usage of these facilities to prevent their use by illegal groups that could disrupt peace. Owners are urged to verify the legality of organizations and the purpose of their gatherings before accepting bookings.

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Owners of these facilities are therefore urged to take cognisance of the legality of organisations seeking to use their facilities and the purpose before letting them out.

Operators of event centers and hotels are particularly cautioned to be vigilant with political groups during the ongoing political season. They must ensure they deal only with Independent National Electoral Commission-recognized leadership of political parties and maintain proper transaction records. Non-compliance will lead to severe consequences, including title revocation.

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For instance, in this political season, owners of event centres and hotels in particular must ensure that they only deal with Independent National Electoral Commission-recognised leadership of political parties in respect of the use of their facilities, and proper records of transactions must be kept.