FCDA DEMOLISHES AIT BUILDING; EXPLAINS WHY

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Joseph Omoniyi

Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority, FCDA has explained why a building belonging to the management of Daar Communications in Abuja was demolished.

According to a statement released by the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, Umar Shuaibu and made available to hotjist.com , the demolition was due to the refusal by the Management of DAAR Communications to abide by the mutual agreement reached between it and the FCT Administration, officials from the FCDA to remove a portion of the fence around the premises of the Africa Independent Television (AIT) in the Asokoro District of Abuja, which was reportedly encroaching on other people’s properties.

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“It is important to let the public know that this removal was not intended to inflict any pain on the owners of the property but rather to enable other citizens have access to their legitimate properties. It is also a culmination of series of meetings between the Management of DAAR Communications owners of AIT and the Federal Capital Territory administration to end many years of misunderstanding.”

“Specifically, in November last year, the Management of DAAR Communications led by High Chief Raymond Dokpesi paid a courtesy visit to the FCT Minister and they were received on his behalf by Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, Bashir Mai-Borno who led the FCTA team made up of relevant directors and others in the discussions”, Shuaibu made known.

The FCDA officials were said to have arrived the office of DAAR communications, owners of African Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower FM, around 11am on Tuesday, before pulling down some structures.

An official of DAAR Communications told TheCable that the building meant for security staff of the organisation was demolished and the staff restaurant was also destroyed.

The official, who spoke under anonymity, did not state if the company was alerted prior to the demolition.

The FCDA is yet to issue an official statement on the development.