Poultry farmer in sorrowful state after FCDA destroys his ₦150m investment

A poultry farmer, Bankole Henrich cries out after losing over 5,000 birds and sacking 50 workers after FCDA authorities demolished his structure without prior notice or warning.

In a series of posts on his X account on Sunday, September 8, 2024, Bankole identified as @henrich_banks shared videos showing the remains of his poultry due to the destruction.

ScreenshotIn one of the videos, he accused officials from the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) of carrying out the demolition without prior notice.

The poultry owner revealed that he had obtained all the necessary documents, including a Certificate of Occupancy, before setting up the farm, making the demolition both shocking and unjust.

“I am heartbroken and angry. Yesterday, my N150 million investment in a poultry farm located in Lokogoma, Abuja, was destroyed by the guys from the Federal Capital Development Authority.

“No warning, no prior notice, just pure destruction, and over 5,000 birds are dead,” he lamented.

Bankole, who ran for the House of Representatives in Ekiti under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, questioned the government’s actions, asking why he wasn’t allowed to farm on his own property.

“How can this happen in a country where I followed every legal process? Let it be clear that all papers, including the (C of O), were obtained and yet, some individuals in this government felt it was okay to destroy what I’ve worked for—an investment of a lifetime.

“This isn’t just my loss – over 50 workers are now thrown out of jobs and businesses! In these hard times, families will now suffer because of the evil of some individuals operating under the guise of FCDA.

“Tell me why I can’t farm on my private property. Why? Why?” he added.

https://twitter.com/henrich_banks/status/1832775237399609657?t=TsCl6MO-HHod1Dp2bSq_bQ&s=19