On Sunday, the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, led ministry officials on an inspection tour to assess alignments for drains and collectors slated for reconstruction as part of the urban regeneration project.

Speaking to journalists during the inspection, Wahab highlighted the urgency of addressing flooding challenges on Lagos Island, which have posed significant risks to lives and property.

“This tour became necessary as the governor has re-awarded the regeneration of Lagos Island’s infrastructure. We need to ensure contractors are prepared to commence work and explore the possibility of reducing the project timeline from 24 months to 18 months or less,” he said.

Wahab emphasized the importance of resilient infrastructure and called on residents to take ownership of public facilities, reminding them that taxpayers’ funds are being deployed for the initiative.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, reiterated that the urban regeneration project would provide a lasting solution to flooding in the area, assuring residents of the government’s continued efforts to maintain a clean and flood-free environment.

The project is part of the government’s broader vision to enhance urban resilience and improve the quality of life for residents of Lagos Island.

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This measure, led by Commissioner for Housing Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, aims to ensure that allocated units are used by those who genuinely need them, promoting fairness in housing distribution across the state.

In a statement from Ganiu Lawal, Director of Public Affairs, Akinderu-Fatai emphasized that units within schemes like Rent-To-Own, designed for urgent housing needs, should not remain vacant.

“The Lagos State Government Housing Units are meant for those who actually need them, not speculators,” he stated. Enforcement of this directive began at the Lagos State Housing Estate in Sangotedo, Lekki, where Akinderu-Fatai highlighted the risks prolonged vacancy poses to estate infrastructure and the overall housing system.

Background on Lagos Housing Programs

The Lagos government has introduced programs such as the Rent-To-Own scheme and the Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (Lagos HOMS) to address the city’s housing shortfall.

The Rent-To-Own Program allows residents to make a 5% down payment, take immediate possession, and complete payment as monthly rent over ten years. To qualify, applicants must be Lagos State residents, hold a valid Lagos State Residents Registration Card, be first-time buyers aged 21 or older, and be tax compliant. The program also requires that monthly payments not exceed 33% of an applicant’s income.

Meanwhile, Lagos HOMS, overseen by the Lagos Mortgage Board, offers mortgage financing for affordable homes, with buyers contributing up to 30% of the property’s value. The scheme promotes transparency and equitable access by prohibiting subletting and using a pre-qualification and lottery draw for allocation. Both initiatives are key to the government’s ongoing efforts to bridge the housing gap, with a focus on accessibility and fairness in ownership.

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This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Abdulhafis Toriola, in a statement issued by Mr. Adesile Rufai, the Chief Public Affairs Officer, Ministry of Housing, on Monday in Lagos.

Toriola explained that the delay in completing the estate was due to issues such as bureaucracy and vandalism. He added that subscribers who had paid in full but were no longer interested in the houses could apply for a refund.

For those who applied for a refund but have yet to receive it, Toriola advised them to visit the Ministry with their original payment documents. In cases of lost documents, a police report and a declaration of loss should be provided.

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He mentioned that the Ministry is scrutinizing applications with questionable documents. Priority will be given to those who paid in full to receive their houses first, while others with partial payments can choose to complete the payment or get a refund.

Toriola also noted that more housing units are underway, with 576 homes expected to be completed by March 2025. He assured that the government would hold additional meetings to ensure all genuine subscribers are satisfied.

The Permanent Secretary reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing affordable housing for its citizens.

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