Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a directive banning the use of mobile phones by employees of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) and the Department of Land Administration.
According to an internal memo, the ban applies to staff on Salary Grade Level 14 and below, who are now prohibited from entering their offices with mobile phones. The policy takes effect from Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
The move follows a viral video that captured Minister Wike in a heated exchange with a naval officer at a disputed land site in Abuja — an incident that sparked widespread reactions across social media.
Sources within the ministry suggest that the new rule may be linked to the rapid spread of the video among staff and online users.
However, the decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some describing it as a necessary step to protect sensitive government information, while others criticize it as authoritarian and a violation of digital rights in the workplace.
Okun Reporters will continue to monitor developments around this directive and its impact on FCT workers.
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