GALADIMA, FCT’S HEAD DEMOLITION UNIT TAKES A BOW
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The director of the FCT Department of Development Control, which is in charge of demolishing illegitimate structures in the capital, Tpl Mukhtar Galadima, has resigned. After more than 30 years of service in the Federal Capital Territory, Galadima said he is departing with thanks and a distinct feeling of fulfillment.
He claimed that his commitment to the Abuja Master Plan and his firm belief in public service had motivated him throughout his journey. He said he never considered becoming a director when he first joined the FCT Administration in December 1992 as a young Higher Technical Officer.
He said, “When I assumed duty in December 1992, I never imagined that I would become a director, yet by the grace of God, I have had the privilege to serve in this capacity.”
He added that years of steady commitment, careful mentorship and a deep sense of duty shaped his rise through the system.
Galadima said many of the reforms carried out during his tenure have taken root because most members of staff took part in shaping them.
He explained that the digitization of the building approval process, the introduction of post-development audits, and the decentralization of offices were all team efforts.
He said, “To a large extent ,we have digitized the approval process, and it will continue to improve because computerization is an ongoing effort that must align with global practice.”
He said the department would soon begin electronic vetting of building plans, which will allow staff and developers to work from any location.
He noted that the goal has always been to shorten approval time, strengthen monitoring, and ensure that every development follows the conditions set out in the Abuja Master Plan. Speaking on the tension between rapid urban growth and strict compliance, Galadima said awareness is the most important tool.
He clarified that citizens frequently assist the agency in spotting unlawful activity, and that employees patrol the city around-the-clock to make sure that enforcement keeps up with growth. Including stakeholders fosters a feeling of shared accountability that promotes sustainable urban development, he continued. Galadima said he hoped the officers of the future will uphold the Abuja Master Plan with the same sense of responsibility that drove his own years of service.
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