Eko Hot Blog reports that the public housing sector in Lagos State received a major boost on Thursday as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated new housing units.
The governor disclosed the development in a social media post Thursday night.
According to Sanwo-Olu, he commissioned 270 units of two-bedroom flats at the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate, Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos.
He noted that the project represents Cluster One of a proposed 846 home units, adding the state government still has Clusters Two and Three to complete.
The governor, who stated that the homes are targeted at suburban dwellers, promised to complete the remaining clusters.
“Today, I inaugurated 270 units of two-bedroom flats at the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate, Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos,” Sanwo-Olu wrote.
“This project, situated in the Ikeja Division of Lagos State, represents Cluster One of the proposed 101 blocks of 846 home units, consisting of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments on a land area of 17.358 hectares.
“It aims to provide decent accommodation for suburban dwellers.
“During the unveiling ceremony, I promised to finalize the remaining home units in Clusters Two and Three of the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate to benefit more residents, regardless of their background.
“I emphasized the importance of residents taking ownership of the project and safeguarding it from vandalism.
“Additionally, I expressed our readiness to collaborate with the private sector to construct more affordable housing estates in Lagos State.”
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