FGCK Land Deal: Pluck Global Defends PPP Concession, Clarifies Terms Amid Alumni Concerns

Pluck Global Construction Company has responded to concerns raised by Federal Government College Kano Old Students Association over a proposed land concession at Federal Government College Kano, stating that the arrangement follows due process and aligns with federal policy on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).

In a statement dated April 6, 2026, the company said the concession involves approximately 33 hectares of underutilised land within the school, representing about 40 per cent of its total land area.

Pluck Global explained that it entered into the agreement in June 2024 under a land-swap model, which will see the company remodel the school and provide critical infrastructure in exchange for a portion of the unused land.

The firm noted that the agreement underwent regulatory processes, including review by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and approval by the Ministerial Projects Approval Board.

It also clarified that the Kano State Government has no ownership of the land and was not involved in the concession process, contrary to some media reports.

According to the company, the project will be executed at no cost to the Federal Government and will include the construction of a skills acquisition and entrepreneurship centre, staff quarters, a female hostel, a health centre, a sports complex, a corps members’ lodge, and a staff common room.

Other components include landscaping, expansion of the school garden, provision of solar power, and additional supporting infrastructure.

The project will also cover the renovation of 54 classrooms, science laboratories, hostels, kitchen and dining facilities, the e-library, perimeter fencing, roads, and the school’s twin theatres.

In addition, the company said it will provide a security patrol vehicle, motorcycles, furniture, and instructional materials.

Pluck Global stated that the total value of the project exceeded ₦8 billion as of 2024, adding that current economic conditions may have increased the cost. It, however, noted that PPP agreements are not subject to review after award.

All project components are expected to be completed within 36 months from the date of signing the agreement.

The company also disputed figures circulating in the media regarding the project value, stating that such reports do not reflect the actual cost.

Under the terms of the agreement, Pluck Global will receive 40 per cent of the underutilised land as return on investment, while the remaining 60 per cent, along with all upgraded facilities, will remain the property of the school.

It added that the developer will only take possession of the land after completing the project.

The firm maintained that the initiative is intended to enhance, not diminish, the legacy of the college by delivering improved infrastructure without direct government expenditure.

It also said the project is expected to improve safety, strengthen infrastructure, and provide a more conducive learning environment.

Pluck Global reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and expressed willingness to engage with stakeholders, including FGCKOSA.