The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Wednesday commenced an enforcement exercise at Boulevard Park, Maitama, over alleged violations of park policy and infractions against the Abuja Master Plan.
Speaking during the exercise, director, Department of Development Control, Murtar Galadimma, stated that the park, originally designated as a recreational space, had been grossly misused and overbuilt.
Galadima who was represented by an assistant director and sector Head for Maitama and Wuse Districts, Dr. Sherif Razak, said no single recreational facility is situated in the park meant to be a recreational center.
“What’s happening here is an enforcement exercise to clean up infractions observed within this park. Specifically, Boulevard Park has violated the park policy. When you look around, you cannot pinpoint a single recreational facility, even though it is designated as a recreational park. Instead, the park is simply overbuilt,” Razak said.
He noted that the space had been converted into worship centers, revival grounds, and restaurants operating under unhygienic conditions.