The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to reposition the six area councils to enhance efficiency and delivery of democratic dividends to residents.
The FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed who disclosed this also said all land allocated by the area councils since inception of the FCTA will be investigated to determine their authenticity for subsequent issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
He spoke while receiving the FCT elected political office holders in Abuja who paid him a thank-you visit in his office.
They also used the medium to send their congratulatory message to President Goodluck Jonathan on the success of the just-concluded general elections.
Mohammed stressed the need to reposition the area councils to make them responsive on delivering improved healthcare, qualitative education, sound environment, sanitation and well-coordinated transportation network.
The minister also disclosed that the FCTA had started issuing licences to new bus operators, adding that their services will be subsidised by the government to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
He remarked that the administration has concluded plans to assist the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force by getting it re-positioned for greater challenges.
The Minister revealed that his administration had recruited over 1,000 informal informants who are usually paid stipends to nip criminal activities on the bud.
Senator Mohammed stressed that the FCT area councils will soon enjoy delegated powers to allocate certain categories of plots of land in the Territory to reduce the pressure on the centre.
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