The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reportedly banned mobile phone use for staff of the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) and the Department of Land Administration, specifically targeting officers on Salary Grade Level 14 and below.

The directive, which takes effect Wednesday, November 12, 2025, was outlined in an internal memo signed by AGIS management and circulated to staff.

Titled “Ban on Use of Mobile Phones Within the Office Premises for Officers on Salary Grade Level 14 and Below,” the memo states that affected employees are no longer allowed to bring mobile phones into the office.

The memo reads in part: “This is to inform all staff of AGIS and the Department of Land Administration that with effect from Wednesday, 12th November, 2025, there shall be a ban on the use of mobile phones within the office premises for all officers on Salary Grade Level (SGL) 14 and below. For the avoidance of doubt, affected staff are not permitted to enter the premises with their mobile phones henceforth. All concerned officers are hereby advised to comply strictly and be guided accordingly.”

The move has generated mixed reactions among staff, with some describing it as “unusual” and “too restrictive.”

The reason for the policy has not been officially disclosed, but it comes a day after FCT Minister Nyesom Wike was involved in a public confrontation with a naval officer over a disputed land.

As of press time, neither AGIS nor the FCTA has issued an official statement regarding the ban.