A property dispute has erupted between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) over the ownership of two plots of land in Abuja, with both organizations making conflicting claims.

The controversy began when NSITF issued a public notice on Thursday, July 10, 2025, signed by its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oluwaseun Faleye, claiming that documents for Plot Numbers MISC 54707 and MISC 54824 were missing. The notice, published in two national dailies, stated that the Certificate of Occupancy, Power of Attorney, and Deed of Assignment relating to these plots could no longer be found.

In the notice, NSITF warned the public and relevant authorities, including the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Abuja Geographical Information System (AGIS), against dealing with anyone claiming to possess the original documents.

However, the NLC swiftly responded, describing NSITF's claims as "mischievous," "utterly ridiculous," and possibly stemming from "sheer ignorance." NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, firmly asserted that the plots have always belonged to the Nigeria Labour Congress.

"We find this publication as mischievous or utterly ridiculous or hopefully, an act of sheer ignorance because the aforesaid plots of land have always belonged to the Nigeria Labour Congress, and will continue to belong to the Nigeria Labour Congress," Ajaero stated.

The NLC president further emphasized that the Congress is not only the rightful owner but also has possession of the land in question. He argued: "It is trite knowledge that one cannot claim loss or issue loss notice over that which one has neither possessory nor proprietary right."

In response to the NLC's rebuttal, NSITF doubled down on its position through a counter-statement issued by its Head of Corporate Affairs, Alexandra Mede. The statement acknowledged the NLC's press release but maintained NSITF's original stance on the matter.

"The Fund reaffirms its position as stated in its previous publication and maintains full confidence that the appropriate authorities will resolve the matter in accordance with the law," Mede stated in the counter-statement.

This land dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the two organizations and raises questions about property documentation and ownership verification processes in the Federal Capital Territory.

As the controversy unfolds, stakeholders await further developments and potential intervention from relevant authorities to determine the legitimate owner of the disputed land plots.

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