Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday inaugurated 34 blocks comprising 233 housing units at the Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate in Ajah, marking another milestone in the state’s efforts to expand access to affordable and decent homes.
The estate, developed through a Public-Private Partnership between the Lagos State Government and Urban Shelter Ltd., includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as terraces and semi-detached homes.
Sanwo-Olu said the project reflected his administration’s commitment to increasing the supply of modern homes under the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda and stressed the need for greater private-sector participation in housing delivery to meet the rising demand across all income levels in Lagos.
He noted that Lagos, as Nigeria’s fastest-growing urban centre, requires more private-sector participation in housing delivery to meet increasing demands across all income categories.
The governor said that the state had continued to play its part by providing land, regulatory support and supervision, while partners provide financing and technical expertise.
He said that the government had granted incentives such as a 40 per cent rebate on permits, including Environmental Impact Assessment, Traffic Impact Assessment and physical planning approvals, to encourage developers.
Sanwo-Olu, however, warned that the state will not hesitate to review or revoke joint-venture projects that failed to meet agreed timelines or quality standards.
He listed upcoming projects to be delivered soon, to include the Epe Housing Scheme at Ita Marun, Sangotedo Phase 2, Egan-Igando Clusters II and III, and Ibeshe Phase 2.
The governor handed the estate over to the new residents and urged them to protect its facilities and maintain the environment for communal peace and development.
“It is my joy that you now have a place to call home. Guard it, build it, and let it prosper,” he said.
Earlier in his remarks, the state Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said the project represented a major step toward the state’s goal of providing sustainable and affordable housing for residents.
He said that the partnership with Urban Shelter began in 2019 and is designed to maximise available land and infrastructure within the estate.
Akinderu-Fatai commended the developer for adhering to standards and praised the Ministry of Housing for ensuring that the project met the state’s quality requirements.
He appealed to other joint venture partners to speed up ongoing projects and called for more investors, especially those willing to develop homes for low-income earners.
“The administration of Sanwo-Olu has shown commitment, readiness and support for partnerships that will expand access to decent housing,” he said.
The commissioner thanked guests and stakeholders for supporting the state’s ongoing housing reforms.
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