NLC Battles NSITF In Explosive Showdown Over Prime Abuja Land

Tensions are escalating between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) over the ownership of certain plots of land in Abuja, following conflicting claims that have brought both parties into open dispute.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The clash intensified after the NSITF issued a public notice claiming that critical land documents — including the Certificate of Occupancy, Power of Attorney, and Deed of Assignment — relating to Plot Numbers MISC 54707 and MISC 54824 had gone missing. This assertion, published in Vanguard and The Sun newspapers on Thursday, July 10, 2025, was signed by NSITF Managing Director/CEO Oluwaseun Faleye.

NSITF further claimed the disputed plots were allocated to its management board and cautioned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the Abuja Geographical Information System (AGIS), and the general public not to transact with anyone presenting the said documents.

However, in a swift and fiery rebuttal, the NLC rejected the claims, describing them as “mischievous,” “ridiculous,” and possibly borne out of “ignorance.” NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, insisted that the labour union not only has legal possession of the land but also holds all original documents pertaining to ownership.

“We consider this publication either a deliberate act of mischief or one stemming from sheer ignorance,” Ajaero declared. “These plots have always belonged — and will continue to belong — to the Nigeria Labour Congress.”

He further argued that NSITF lacks any possessory or proprietary rights, stating, “It is elementary that no one can claim loss or issue a missing-document notice over a property they do not legally own.”

Not backing down, the NSITF doubled down on its claims in a counter-statement signed by Head of Corporate Affairs, Alexandra Mede, reaffirming its belief that the land rightfully belongs to the Fund.

“The NSITF stands by its initial position,” the statement read, “and we trust that the relevant authorities will resolve the matter in accordance with due process and the rule of law.”