The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Housing, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing sustainable housing schemes for the state’s residents.
The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, gave the assurance during a monthly stakeholders’ meeting and public enlightenment programme with residents of state government-owned housing estates in Epe Division. The meeting was held at Chois City Estate, Agbowa.
The Commissioner, represented by the Director of Legal Services at the Ministry, Mrs Bukade Idowukoya, said the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had, in recent years, provided adequate infrastructure to improve residents’ living conditions in government-owned estates and would need residents’ compliance to sustain these efforts.
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Akinderu-Fatai said allottees of government-owned housing estates must strictly abide by the terms of their allocation to avoid having their allocations revoked.
The Commissioner mentioned that revocation of the housing allocation of any allottee is not the best idea, but a form of deterrent and a way to cleanse the system of recalcitrant individuals around the estates.
“There is no community without people ready to contravene the laws and that is what our monitoring and compliance unit was meant for; to give notice of contravention, and go through the process in line with the law.
“And in a situation when an allottee is not ready to abide by the terms and conditions of allocation, thereby making life uncomfortable or unsafe for other residents, so, in such a case, the last option the ministry has is to revoke the allocation,” he said.
He maintained that feedback from previous engagements had helped the government improve its management strategies to preserve the value, safety and sustainability of state public housing estates.
Operational Reviews
In her welcome address, the Director of the Estate Department, Mrs Olukemi Fosudo, said the forum was designed to inform allottees about updated state housing policies, environmental standards and communal living guidelines, It also provided an opportunity to review specific operational challenges and gather actionable feedback from residents.
According to her, “Housing represents more than bricks and mortar. It forms the bedrock of strong, resilient communities where we secure public housing investments, we safeguard family wealth, and elevate the quality of living in expanding suburban corridors.
“And to ensure that state housing assets maintain their physical integrity, market value, and safety over time, all allottees must strictly adhere to facility management cooperation and abide by all rules and regulations guiding the estate.”
During their presentations, officials from various government ministries and agencies took turns to educate allottees on precautionary measures and how collective efforts could enhance safety, particularly in preventing fire incidents. They also provided information on property and health insurance, safety and security tips, and consumer rights, among other issues.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the host estate, Chois City Estate, Agbowa, Mr Olabiyi Adeshina, commended the state government for providing basic infrastructure that had improved living conditions within the estate.
He appreciated the government’s provision of solar-powered streetlights, perimeter fencing and roads within the estate, while appealing for further support.
