A property transaction dispute has emerged involving **Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited** and a **former Chief of Naval Staff**, following claims by the company’s chairman, **Engr. Dr. Stephen Achema Akpa**, that a ₦100 million payment made for land was not followed by a transfer of ownership.

According to Akpa, the payment was made in connection with a land transaction reportedly facilitated by the former naval chief. He alleged that despite documented payments, the land in question was neither transferred to the company nor was the money refunded.

Akpa said Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited possesses transaction records and related documents which, he claims, support its position in the dispute. He added that the company has initiated steps to seek redress through appropriate legal channels.

The matter has drawn attention due to the profile of the parties involved, particularly against the backdrop of recurring disputes linked to land ownership and property transactions in Nigeria’s real estate sector.

Industry observers note that unresolved land transactions remain a common source of litigation, often arising from disagreements over title documentation, intermediaries, and contractual obligations.

Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited stated that it intends to pursue the matter through lawful means to determine liability and recover any funds deemed outstanding.

As of press time, no official response had been issued by the former Chief of Naval Staff regarding the allegations. The dispute has not yet been confirmed as the subject of any court proceedings.