The Lagos State Government has promised to collaborate with private sector with the purpose of delivering mass housing to residents of the state.
This was made known by the Commissioner, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, while addressing journalists at Alausa.
The Commissioner said there was the need to address thehallenges of housing deficit in the state.
“Noting the importance of housing to the well-being of the citizens, we are committed to deploying strategies that could speedily bring an increase in decent homes in the state.
“One of the strategies is to strengthen the existing collaboration with Private Sector Participants and foster a good environment for new investors to come on board,’’ he said.
He further claimed that partnership had contributed to the reduction of the housing deficit in Lagos
He cited examples of a total of 244 homes in two schemes, which are Courtland Luxury Villas, Igbokushu, and Lekki Apartments which were achievediac May 2020.
“If you recall, the state government released 492 homes at Igando in 2019. I am delighted to report that 360 units will soon be commissioned at LagosHOMS Igbogbo 2B with LagosHOMS Sangotedo (first cluster of 774 units) and LagosHOMS Odo-Onosa /Ayandelu (660 units)set to be delivered in due course, too.
“Others schemes receiving attention include LagosHOMS Sangotedo (second cluster) 444 units, LASU Quarters (32 units), Egan-Igando (684 units ) and Ajara (420 units,’’ he said.
