Family Claims Victory in Land Dispute, Orders Federal Government to Vacate FECA Property
The Ogunmokun family of Akure has delivered quit notices to the Federal Government and Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) following a Supreme Court ruling in their favor. The family claims ownership of disputed land currently occupied by the agricultural institution and multiple businesses.
The Supreme Court judgment reportedly validates the family’s ancestral rights to the property located within FECA’s campus boundaries. This legal victory empowers the Ogunmokuns to demand immediate evacuation of all occupants, including federal agencies and commercial enterprises operating on the contested site.
The land dispute centers on property rights in Ondo State, where the family alleges the Federal Government unlawfully acquired their ancestral land for educational purposes. FECA, established as a federal agricultural training institution, has operated on portions of this land for years.
The quit notice affects the Federal Government directly, FECA administration, and business operators who have established commercial activities within the disputed area. The family’s legal action represents a significant challenge to federal land acquisition practices in Nigeria.
This case highlights ongoing tensions between traditional land ownership rights and government development projects across Nigeria. The Supreme Court’s decision could set precedent for similar disputes involving federal institutions and indigenous landowners.
The Federal Government and FECA officials have not yet responded publicly to the eviction notice or outlined their next legal steps.
