By Umar Dankano Yola
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has ordered the immediate revocation of illegal allocation of the red brick market land along Numan road to certain traders and individuals.
Chief press secretary to the Governor,Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou disclosed this hint through a press statement issued in Yola Tuesday expressing dismay by his boss(Fintiri) over unlawful allocation of portions at government’s market located at welcome to Yola main gate.
Wonosikou stated that, Fintiri noted that it has come to Government’s attention that portions of Government-owned market was unlawfully allocated by unauthorized persons without statutory approval, due process, or remittance to the State Treasury.
He emphasized that Such actions violate the Land Use Act, the Adamawa State Urban Planning Development Authority Law, and established Government procedures.
“Governor Fintiri has therefore directed the Adamawa State Urban Planning Development Authority (ASUPDA) to move in immediately, take full possession of, and reclaim all affected market land.
“All illegal occupants are hereby ordered to vacate the property with immediate effect. Failure to comply will attract forceful eviction and prosecution for criminal trespass.
“This directive takes immediate The statement added.
According to the Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri has issued a strong warning to Government officials, and civil servants, who facilitate, aid, or participate in the illegal allocation or sale of Government land.
“Any official found culpable will be investigated, dismissed, and prosecuted. Public office is a trust, and this administration has zero tolerance for abuse of that trust,” the Governor stated.
Fintiri cautioned unsuspecting residents and traders to desist from buying, leasing, or taking possession of land from individuals, groups, or syndicates not duly authorized by the Ministry of Lands and Survey and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
“Let it be clear: any transaction on Government land that does not pass through the approved channels is null and void. Buyers risk forfeiting both the land and their money, as Government will not pay compensation to victims of fraud. Always verify allocations with the relevant Ministries before making payments.
“This action, has become necessary to protect public assets, ensure proper urban planning, safeguard Government revenue, and restore order to our markets”. The statement warned