By Atoyebi Nike
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has declared that payments for environmental health services made to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) or any unauthorized organizations are invalid.
Mr. Kingsley Madaki, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the Executive Chairman of AMAC, stated this in a press release on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Abuja.
The council emphasized that under the 4th Schedule of the 1999 Constitution, the regulation of social and environmental services falls exclusively under local government authorities.
AMAC retains sole authority to manage and collect revenue for environmental activities such as sanitary inspections, pest control services, food and water safety protocols, and medical screenings for handlers.
The council also oversees permits for car washes, laundries, and public conveniences.
Madaki raised alarms about reports of impostors posing as FCTA agents to divert local government revenue. He said the newly formed AMAC Environmental Cadet officials will conduct enforcement sweeps to curb fraudulent activities.
“Business owners should verify the credentials of any inspector and immediately report individuals soliciting cash. All legitimate payments must be processed exclusively through authorized AMAC revenue accounts to ensure compliance,” the statement read.
AMAC reinforced its Single Account policy, warning that payments made to the FCTA Public Health Department or other unauthorized organizations will not be recognized as proof of compliance. Payers making unauthorized transactions will remain liable under AMAC bylaws.
“Any payment to unauthorized agents is made at the payer’s own risk and does not exempt them from regulatory obligations,” the council cautioned.
