EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apartments ,in Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, were delivered by the council in collaboration with the private sector (Ostia Homes and Sterling Bank).
Speaking at the inauguration, Sanwo-Olu, who commended Mr Dele Oshinowo,the council chairman , for turning liability into asset, said that the state government had created an enabling environment for local governments and the private sector to thrive.
Describing the locations of the two estates as hitherto den of criminals, Sanwo-Olu said that Oshinowo had keyed into President Bola Tinubu’s Renewing Hope Housing solutions across the state.
The governor said: “It’s not the first time I am attending a housing estate commissioning here.
“Our Chairman here, Mayor Oshinowo, has shown clearly for each and every one of us to see that local governments are working and are working well in Lagos.
“It’s indeed yet another honour that today we are inaugurating two estates- Raymond Estate, and Sterling Heights. Today there are 170 flats.
“There is no better job for me than to continue to encourage and commend my LCDA Chairman for doing a good job.
“On behalf of the people and government of Lagos, I want to publicly thank Mayor Dele Oshinowo for showing us that there is proper and true public accountability.”
Sanwo-Olu, who expressed his commitment to encouraging and supporting grassroots governance , said that his administration had handed over numerous housing projects across the state.
“The benefit of a project like this is enormous, it is transformative, and it brings about quality of life.
“It will boost the local economy and it will contribute significantly to the overall economy of the local government, of the state, and the nation.
“Our goal as a government is to continue to ensure that Lagos sees an irreversible trajectory of development.
“Development in all spheres of life from housing, to healthcare, to education, to tourism, to road and bridge construction and to public transportation solutions is our goal,” he said.
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