Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday commissioned 270 units of two-bedroom flats at the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate, Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the state.
The project, which is located in the Ikeja Division of Lagos State, 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 of 17.358 hectares to provide decent accommodation for sub-urban dwellers.
The housing project, which for several years could not be completed by past administrations, was successfully completed and commissioned by the state governor in furtherance of his administration’s drive towards reducing housing deficit in the state and providing decent accommodation for residents in the state.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, 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, irrespective of their ethnicity or political affiliations.
The governor, who appealed to beneficiaries to take ownership of the project and protect it from vandals, said his government was ready to partner with the private sector to build more affordable housing estates in Lagos State.
He expatiated: “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”, the governor added.
Sanwo-Olu also urged traditional rulers and community leaders to provide more land for the government to build more infrastructure in rural areas.
In his remarks at the commissioning ceremony, the Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate represented a landmark project that stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to providing affordable and quality housing for the residents of Lagos State.
Akinderu-Fatai, who noted that the project experienced a lot of challenges due to a paucity of funds, appealed to the private sector to partner the Lagos State Government in providing more affordable housing for Lagos residents.
According to him, the governor 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.
Akinderu-Fatai, who explaind that the gesture by the Governor was in appreciation of the trust and commitment of the subscribers over time in Lagos State, said 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 commissioner added.
The Chairman of Igando-Ikotun LCDA, Hon. Lasisi Akinsanya, and Onigando of Igando Land, Oba Lasisi Gbadamosi, commended Governor Sanwo-Olu on the completion of the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate.
