The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering more than 2,000 housing units currently under construction in Abraham Adesanya and Sangotedo, located in the Ibeju-Lekki axis, before the end of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
The Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, gave the assurance during an inspection tour of ongoing housing projects across the state, where he expressed satisfaction with the level of progress achieved but urged contractors to accelerate work.
Akinderu-Fatai said the government remained focused on ensuring timely completion of the projects while guaranteeing value for public funds invested in the developments.
“We are here with the Permanent Secretary, directors and members of the ministry’s technical team to inspect the projects and assess the level of work done,” he said.
According to the commissioner, the housing schemes are being executed through Public-Private Partnership arrangements designed to expand access to affordable housing for Lagos residents.
He disclosed that four major housing projects are currently ongoing across the state, with a combined capacity exceeding 2,000 housing units.
“It is the intention of this government to ensure that these projects are completed as quickly as possible before the end of this administration,” he stated.
Despite acknowledging progress on the sites, Akinderu-Fatai expressed concern over the pace of work on some projects and revealed that several technical issues requiring urgent attention had been identified.
“We are not completely satisfied with the current pace of work. We have noticed some technical issues which we will resolve with the contractors. We intend to intensify our inspections and push the contractors to meet the agreed timelines,” he said.
The commissioner noted that some of the housing schemes could be ready for delivery between October and November this year if contractors improve their performance and adhere strictly to project schedules.
He warned that the government would not hesitate to sanction or replace contractors who fail to meet expected standards and timelines.
“If the government has provided the necessary funding and a contractor is still not delivering as expected, we will take appropriate action. Contractors must cooperate with the government’s determination to complete these projects,” he added.
Akinderu-Fatai explained that inflation and the rising cost of construction materials significantly delayed the projects, leading to requests for cost reviews and extensions by contractors.
“These projects should have been completed about three years ago, but inflation and the increase in the prices of construction materials affected progress. We have addressed those challenges, and our focus now is on delivery,” he said.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Sanwo-Olu administration to expanding housing infrastructure and ensuring that all ongoing projects are completed to improve access to decent and affordable housing for residents across Lagos State.
