The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, inaugurated 270 units of two-bedroom flats at the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the state.
The project is Cluster One of the proposed 101 blocks of 846 home units made up of one, two and three-bedroom apartments on a land area spanning 17.358 hectares.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu promised to complete the remaining 576 home units in Clusters Two and Three of the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate for more residents to benefit.
The governor who appealed to beneficiaries to take ownership of the project and protect it from vandals, noted that his government is ready to partner with the private sector to build more affordable housing estates in the state.
He said: “The completion of this project will address the urgent need for affordable housing and also foster a sense of community and belonging among our residents. This project is designed to cater to diverse economic groups, reflecting a vision of an inclusive society where everyone has a home.
“We must innovate and partner with private investors to bridge the gap, which we cannot do alone. We need to enhance our public and private investments in housing. We must continue to build decent homes. I will like to appeal to future occupants to please ensure good maintenance of these facilities.”
Also speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said Sanwo-Olu has approved that all existing subscribers with full payment for either a unit of two bedrooms or three bedrooms be given allocation from Cluster One at no additional fees to the selling price.
According to Akinderu-Fatai, other subscribers with more than 50 percent commitment on the initial selling price shall be considered with an option to balance up at the current selling price.
He said: “This significant occasion marks the completion of 270 units of two-bedroom apartments, a vital step towards alleviating the housing deficit in Lagos, hence bringing succor to the beloved people of the Igando-Ikotun LCDA in Alimosho LGA.
“Today, we are proud to present Cluster 1, with 45 blocks consisting of 270 units of two-bedroom apartments with complimentary infrastructure. We not only celebrate the completion of these units but also the resilience, dedication, and hard work that have brought this vision to reality.
“As we hand over the keys to the new homeowners, we reaffirm our commitment to completing Clusters 2 and 3. We will continue to work assiduously to overcome any challenges, ensuring that every promised unit is delivered. This project is a clear indication that when we combine vision with dedication, the results are transformative.”
The commissioning of the housing project came after about 21 years that the project was started. The project completion experienced delays due to paucity of funds.
Lagos is the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria with a population estimated to be about 23 million. It has a housing deficit rate put at 2.5 million.
Housing Deficit: Lagos Commissions 270 Units Of Two-Bedroom Flats is first published on The Whistler Newspaper