CFL Group Gives Lagos Land Registry Seven Days to Resolve Title Dispute

The Group Managing Director of CFL Group of Companies, Lai Omotola, has given the Lagos State Land Registry a seven-day ultimatum to address what he described as alleged falsification and manipulation of land documents, warning that affected property owners could seek N5 billion in damages through the courts.

Omotola issued the ultimatum during a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, where he raised concerns over what he described as a sophisticated form of land fraud known as “Land Title Laundry.”

According to him, the alleged practice involves cloning, manipulating and introducing fraudulent land documents into official records to create seemingly legitimate ownership titles over valuable properties.

He said the practice was particularly concerning in high-value areas such as Ikoyi and Victoria Island, where land and property prices are significantly higher.

Omotola alleged that the manipulation of land titles had continued in Lagos for years and that several financial institutions had allegedly accepted fraudulent Certificates of Occupancy as collateral for loans.

He said some banks only discovered the alleged irregularities after borrowers defaulted on the loans secured with the disputed properties.

The CFL Group boss recalled that during the administration of former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the state government demolished a market opposite the Government House where, according to him, forged Certificates of Occupancy were allegedly being produced.

He, however, said the alleged practice had since become more sophisticated because of the financial interests involved and the alleged participation of individuals within and outside government.

How alleged land title manipulation works

Omotola alleged that the process typically begins with the identification of abandoned or disputed properties in prime locations such as Ikoyi and Victoria Island.

He said speculators could allegedly identify the name of a deceased prominent individual and use the identity to construct a fictitious chain of ownership for a property.

According to him, forged land certificates could then be produced, sometimes with dates going back several decades, before being introduced into the official land registry system.

Omotola alleged that once such documents were entered into the registry, they could appear to be genuine official records.

He further alleged that perpetrators could subsequently declare the supposed original document lost, obtain a police affidavit and use it to process a Governor’s Consent.

He said this could create the appearance that the property had been legitimately transferred to a new owner.

Omotola stressed that a Certificate of Occupancy and a Governor’s Consent are not the same document.

He explained that a Certificate of Occupancy represents the government’s grant of a title to land, while a Governor’s Consent is the approval given by the Governor for a transaction involving an existing interest in land.

He said obtaining a Governor’s Consent did not necessarily correct defects in the underlying title.

According to him, where an investigation subsequently establishes that the underlying documents were forged or obtained through misrepresentation, the consent could be cancelled.

Victoria Island property dispute

Omotola said his concerns were also based on a dispute involving a property at 24 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, which he said was purchased by his company.

He said CFL Group acquired the property and began construction before another company allegedly arrived with police officers and sealed the premises.

The other party allegedly claimed ownership based on a Governor’s Consent.

Omotola said the opposing party claimed that the original owner of the property was Samuel Oladele Ige, who allegedly sold it to the late Alhaji Ganiyu Amusan, the father of businessman Tayo Amusan.

He said CFL Group investigated the alleged ownership history and contacted members of Samuel Ige’s family.

According to Omotola, the family said Samuel Ige died in 2012, making it impossible for him to have personally sold the property in 2015.

He also said the family told the company that Ige’s will contained no indication that he owned the property at 24 Adeola Odeku Street.

Omotola said further investigations into the claim involving Alhaji Ganiyu Amusan also raised questions because Amusan died in 1994.

He argued that this meant Amusan could not have personally purchased the property in 2015, as allegedly stated in the disputed ownership history.

Disputed affidavit and registry records

Omotola said investigators also found a police affidavit allegedly sworn by Samuel Ige in 2015 declaring that his original land certificate had been lost.

He said Ige’s first son, Niyi, disputed the authenticity of the document, alleging that the photograph and signature appearing on the affidavit did not belong to his late father.

He further alleged that a letter of objection purportedly written by Samuel Ige before the Governor’s Consent was issued was received by the Land Registry on September 1, 2015.

Omotola said this raised further questions because Ige had died three years earlier.

According to him, the Ige family subsequently petitioned the Land Registry over the disputed documents.

He said the registry found sufficient merit in the complaint to invite beneficiaries of the disputed Governor’s Consent to proceedings that could result in the deregistration of the consent.

Omotola alleged that the beneficiaries failed to appear on two occasions.

He further alleged that construction continued on the property while the beneficiaries relied on security agencies.

Landowners demand correction of records

Omotola said the affected landowners were demanding that the disputed Governor’s Consent be deregistered and that the land records be corrected to reflect what they described as the legitimate ownership of the property.

He warned that if the Lagos State Land Registry failed to take action within seven days, the affected parties would approach the courts.

The proposed legal action, according to Omotola, would include a claim for N5 billion in damages.

He insisted that the affected landowners were not beneficiaries of any corruption within the land administration system.

Rather, he said they were seeking protection for properties they had legitimately acquired and accountability in the management of land records.

Omotola called on the Lagos State Government to investigate the alleged manipulation of land documents and strengthen the state’s land registry system.

He said stronger safeguards were needed to prevent fraudulent titles from being introduced into official records and subsequently used in property transactions and financial dealings.

The allegations made by Omotola concern specific property ownership and land documentation and remain matters for the relevant authorities and, if pursued, the courts to determine.

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Kwara Inaugurates 464-Unit Housing Estate in Ijagbo

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a 464-unit housing estate in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area, as part of efforts to expand access to decent and affordable housing in the state.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Morire Housing Estate on Tuesday. The governor was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola.

The estate consists of 210 two-bedroom terrace apartments, 200 three-bedroom units and 54 four-bedroom terrace duplexes.

AbdulRazaq said the Morire City Project demonstrated what could be achieved when government creates an enabling environment for private sector investment in housing.

He noted that the decision by the developer to name the estate after him was an acknowledgement of his administration’s contributions to mass housing development in Kwara.

The governor also highlighted reforms introduced in the state’s land administration system, saying they had reduced the processing period for a Certificate of Occupancy from about 180 days to 35 days.

He said the reforms were part of the government’s broader commitment to making land administration more transparent, efficient and responsive to investors and residents.

According to him, the state government had prioritised housing development and recognised access to decent and affordable housing as important to the wellbeing of residents.

AbdulRazaq said the commitment was also reflected in the development of the Kwara Smart City and other mass housing projects across the state.

He added that the government had worked to improve access to land, facilitate the prompt issuance of land titles and Certificates of Occupancy, and provide timely approvals for property and mortgage transactions.

“These reforms have produced measurable results,” the governor said, noting that about 600 Certificates of Occupancy had recently been approved and signed since the land administration reforms were implemented.

He said the previous system could take up to 180 days or longer to process applications, while the streamlined process now takes about 35 days.

AbdulRazaq said the shorter turnaround time demonstrated the administration’s efforts to create a more investor-friendly land administration system and support housing development.

Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of ISHI Homes, Dr Olayinka Ilufoye, said the project was designed to broaden access to homeownership and make decent housing more accessible to residents of Kwara South Senatorial District.

Ilufoye said the estate was targeted at civil servants, traders and other Nigerians who could access the housing through the National Housing Fund.

He explained that the name “AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Morire” translates to “I have seen goodness” and was chosen to represent the developers’ faith, hope and expectation for the project.

He said the company expected the estate to become a symbol of prosperity, progress and abundance in Kwara South.

Ilufoye also pledged the company’s commitment to transparency, accountability, quality construction and timely delivery.

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, Alhaji Sulyman Abdulkareem, commended the state government for its efforts to improve access to land and facilitate the prompt issuance of titles and Certificates of Occupancy.

Abdulkareem said the government’s timely approval of mortgage transactions was also helping to create the conditions required for housing development to grow in the state.

The inauguration adds another private-sector-led housing development to Kwara’s wider housing programme, which includes the state’s efforts to improve land administration, expand housing supply and attract investment into the sector.

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The Federal Government and state governments are set to review some of the structural challenges affecting housing delivery in Nigeria, with mortgage financing, land administration and institutional systems expected to take centre stage at the 15th Meeting of the National Council on Land, Housing and Urban Development.

The five-day meeting is scheduled to hold in Sokoto from October 12 to 16, 2026, bringing together federal and state housing authorities, regulators, housing corporations, built-environment professionals and other stakeholders.

The meeting is themed “Strengthening Mortgage, Land and Institutional Systems for Accelerated and Inclusive Housing Delivery.”

The council is expected to examine some of the persistent barriers limiting access to housing across the country and consider measures that can improve the systems supporting housing development.

The discussions are expected to cover access to land, housing finance, mortgage systems, land administration and urban development, with participants expected to share experiences and consider areas where stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and states is required.

Mortgage and land systems in focus

The meeting comes amid continued concerns over the affordability and accessibility of housing in Nigeria.

Stakeholders in the housing sector have increasingly highlighted the importance of improving access to land and long-term housing finance, particularly for households that are unable to meet the upfront costs associated with homeownership.

The council is therefore expected to examine how mortgage systems can be strengthened while addressing land administration challenges that affect the development and transfer of residential properties.

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has previously identified effective land management and innovative financing among the areas requiring coordinated action between the Federal Government, states and other stakeholders.

At the 14th meeting of the council held in Ilorin in January 2026, stakeholders considered issues including effective land management and administration, urban renewal, local building materials, public-private partnerships and innovative financing and investment strategies for housing expansion.

States, housing agencies to participate

The Sokoto meeting is expected to bring together state commissioners and permanent secretaries responsible for lands, housing and urban development.

General managers and chief executive officers of state housing corporations, state surveyor-generals and representatives of regulatory agencies are also expected to participate.

The National Council on Land, Housing and Urban Development serves as a platform for the Federal Government and states to coordinate policy discussions around land administration, housing delivery and urban development.

The council also provides an avenue for stakeholders to review previous decisions, exchange experiences and consider policies that can be implemented at both federal and state levels.

At its 14th meeting in Ilorin, the council reviewed 98 memoranda submitted by stakeholders, with 62 considered suitable for deliberation. It also reviewed progress on decisions reached at the 13th council meeting held in Gombe in 2024.

Reforming systems beyond housing construction

The focus of the 15th meeting reflects a growing emphasis on the systems behind housing delivery rather than simply increasing the number of houses constructed.

Land availability, property registration, mortgage financing and institutional coordination can influence how quickly housing projects are developed and how easily prospective homeowners can access them.

Previous council deliberations have similarly highlighted land as a key requirement for housing development and homeownership, while identifying mortgage financing as an important component of housing affordability and accessibility.

The council is expected to use the Sokoto meeting to examine practical strategies for improving these systems and strengthening coordination between federal and state authorities.

Towards more coordinated housing delivery

The five-day meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for federal and state housing authorities to assess existing policies, identify implementation gaps and agree on areas requiring stronger cooperation.

Stakeholders will also be expected to consider measures that can improve access to affordable and inclusive housing while strengthening the institutional framework supporting land and housing development.

The outcome of the deliberations could provide further direction for federal and state housing policies, particularly in the areas of mortgage finance, land administration and urban development.

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Anambra Sets December 31 Deadline for Landowners to Update C of Os

The Anambra State Government has given landowners until December 31, 2026, to recertify their old Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) or risk losing access to key land-related transactions through the Ministry of Lands.

The directive was contained in a public notice dated September 1, 2026, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Anambra State Ministry of Lands, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe.

The ministry said the existing land administration system would be shut down indefinitely after the December 31 deadline.

It explained that holders of old Certificates of Occupancy who fail to recertify their documents and have their records captured in the Anambra State Geographic Information System, ANAMGIS, will no longer be able to process certain transactions through the Ministry of Lands.

The ministry urged titleholders who have not yet started the recertification process to submit their applications without further delay.

According to the notice, holders of old C of Os are required to have their documents recertified and their records integrated into the ANAMGIS database before they can continue accessing the affected services under the state’s new land administration system.

The ministry stated that after the old system is shut down on December 31, holders of unrecertified C of Os would be unable to process transactions including mortgages, Deeds of Assignment, Certified True Copies and registration of Powers of Attorney through the Ministry of Lands.

The notice also affects other transactions that require processing through the ministry.

Only titleholders whose land records have been updated and captured in ANAMGIS will be able to carry out the affected transactions under the new system.

The recertification exercise is part of the state’s move to update existing land records and integrate them into its current digital land administration system.

Landowners with old Certificates of Occupancy who have not commenced the process are therefore expected to submit their applications before the December 31 deadline.

The ministry advised affected titleholders to complete the recertification process ahead of the deadline to protect their property interests and avoid difficulties when accessing land administration services.

The exercise specifically involves the recertification of existing Certificates of Occupancy and the capture of the associated land records in the ANAMGIS database.

Landowners who fail to complete the process will not be able to access the specified transactions through the Ministry of Lands once the old system is shut down.

However, the public notice does not state that an old Certificate of Occupancy will automatically become invalid after December 31.

Instead, the restriction concerns access to transactions that require processing through the Ministry of Lands under the old land administration system.

This means the December 31 deadline is primarily a requirement for landowners to update and integrate their existing records into the state’s current system, rather than an automatic cancellation of their Certificates of Occupancy.

The recertification exercise comes amid wider efforts to formalise land ownership and improve land records in Nigeria.

For landowners, updating existing documentation and ensuring that property records are properly captured in the state’s digital database can help facilitate future transactions involving their properties.

The Anambra Ministry of Lands has therefore encouraged holders of old C of Os who have yet to begin the recertification process to act before the December 31, 2026 deadline.

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FCTA Revamps Land Dispute Committee to Speed Up Settlements

The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Department of Land Administration has reconstituted its Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee to improve the handling of land disputes and promote faster, fairer settlements across Abuja.

The committee will provide a platform for resolving disagreements through mediation and conciliation, offering disputing parties an alternative to litigation.

Inaugurating the committee in his office, the Director of FCT Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, said members would review complaints and petitions, examine relevant land records and engage parties impartially before recommending appropriate resolutions to management.

Their responsibilities also include encouraging amicable settlements and ensuring compliance with terms mutually agreed upon by the parties.

Nwankwoeze explained that the initiative supports FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s reform agenda, which seeks to improve land administration and service delivery to residents.

According to the director, members were selected based on their experience, competence and ability to contribute effectively to resolving disputes arising from land administration within the territory.

He said the reconstitution demonstrates the department’s commitment to transparency, fairness and the rule of law, consistent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Responding on behalf of the members, committee chairman Samuel Agbana thanked the director for the confidence placed in them.

Agbana pledged that the committee would carry out its responsibilities professionally and impartially, with emphasis on achieving timely and mutually acceptable settlements.

He assured management that members would operate within their terms of reference and handle disputes transparently, without fear or favour.

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Nigeria Needs Deliberate Social Housing Programme to Ease Rent Crisis — Okoro

The Federal and state governments have been urged to adopt a deliberate social housing strategy that provides affordable homes for low-income Nigerians and reduces growing pressure on the rental market.

Chief M. I. Okoro, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, said Nigeria’s housing challenges could not be addressed solely through commercially priced developments.

He called on the government to work closely with estate surveyors, valuers and other built-environment professionals to develop sustainable funding structures for large-scale social housing.

Okoro said population growth, rural-to-urban migration and limited housing supply were driving rents and property prices beyond the reach of many households.

He explained that competition for a limited number of homes was creating a displacement effect across Lagos. As accommodation becomes more expensive in premium locations such as Ikoyi and Victoria Island, residents move towards the Mainland and other emerging areas, placing additional pressure on existing communities.

According to him, increasing the supply of affordable homes remains the most effective way to moderate rents and property prices.

Okoro proposed greater involvement by Nigeria’s 774 local government councils in housing delivery, noting that local authorities in some developed countries provide council flats and other forms of subsidised accommodation.

He maintained that functional and properly funded local councils could develop affordable rental homes within their communities, particularly when supported by state governments with land and infrastructure.

“Social housing is not meant to be driven by profit,” he said, stressing that government intervention must be intentional and targeted at households that cannot afford commercially priced properties.

The estate surveyor suggested that public revenue and dedicated contributions from large corporate organisations could be channelled into social housing funds.

He also urged the government to consult housing professionals on how such funds could be mobilised, managed and invested transparently.

Okoro acknowledged the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme as a positive intervention but questioned whether many of the homes being delivered would be affordable to low-income earners.

He argued that properties costing tens of millions of naira would remain inaccessible to workers without adequate incomes, affordable mortgages or substantial personal savings.

Although existing government-backed housing-finance initiatives provide long-term loans to qualified applicants, he noted that many Nigerians do not earn enough to meet the required repayments.

Okoro recommended testing a coordinated social housing programme across every state for at least one year, with local governments participating in the construction of mass housing.

He said simultaneous delivery across multiple communities could significantly increase supply, reduce demand pressure and eventually moderate rents.

The housing expert also identified difficult land-registration procedures as a major obstacle to affordable development.

He said the high official and unofficial costs associated with obtaining Certificates of Occupancy and registering property transactions were frequently passed on to buyers and tenants.

Simplifying land allocation, titling and registration processes, he added, would reduce development costs and encourage more private-sector investment.

Okoro also called for balanced development across Nigeria’s rural areas and smaller cities. Providing electricity, water, roads, communications and employment opportunities outside major urban centres could reduce forced migration to Lagos and other overcrowded cities.

He maintained that addressing Nigeria’s housing crisis would require coordinated action involving all levels of government, professional bodies, financial institutions and responsible private-sector organisations.

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Professionals Urge Government to Put Housing Experts at Centre of Sector Reforms

Built-environment professionals have called on the government to give qualified estate surveyors, valuers and other housing experts greater responsibility in managing Nigeria’s housing sector.

An Abuja-based estate surveyor and valuer, Diran Adetunji, said the persistent challenges affecting housing delivery were partly the result of inadequate professional input and poor long-term planning.

Adetunji argued that many officials appointed to manage housing-related institutions lacked the specialised knowledge required to understand the sector’s complex problems and develop practical solutions.

According to him, Nigeria has repeatedly failed to properly assess population growth, urban migration and the volume of housing required by low- and middle-income households.

The absence of reliable projections, he said, has prevented the country from establishing effective short-, medium- and long-term housing plans.

Adetunji cited Abuja as an example, noting that planning for the Federal Capital Territory did not adequately anticipate the rapid influx of people that followed the relocation of Nigeria’s administrative headquarters.

The resulting pressure on available land, housing and infrastructure has contributed to rising property costs, informal development and increased competition for limited buildable plots.

He maintained that estate surveyors and valuers possess the technical knowledge needed to assess housing demand, evaluate land resources and support the development of realistic policies.

The expert called for a proper diagnosis of Nigeria’s housing challenges before new programmes are introduced. He also advocated a review of the country’s land and housing policies to make access to suitable accommodation more consistent and sustainable.

Among the major obstacles identified were difficulties in obtaining secure property titles, inadequate infrastructure and limited access to affordable housing finance.

Poor roads, electricity, water, drainage and other essential services can make otherwise available land unsuitable or too expensive for residential development.

Adetunji said strengthening property-title documentation would help improve confidence in the housing market and make it easier for homeowners and developers to access finance.

He also highlighted the importance of an effective mortgage system in expanding homeownership, particularly for households that cannot afford to purchase properties through outright payment.

The establishment of the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company was described as an important intervention capable of improving the availability of long-term mortgage funding.

However, sustainable progress would require more than the creation of institutions. Housing agencies must be professionally managed, guided by reliable data and held accountable for measurable results.

Greater involvement of estate surveyors, town planners, architects, engineers, builders, mortgage specialists and other qualified professionals could strengthen coordination across the housing value chain.

A professionally led approach could also help government develop housing programmes that reflect household incomes, population trends, infrastructure capacity and the actual needs of different communities.

Stakeholders maintain that Nigeria can make greater progress in reducing its housing shortage by replacing fragmented interventions with coordinated planning, secure land administration, accessible finance and competent sector leadership.

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Nigeria Forecast to Outpace Major African Property Markets Through 2029

Nigeria’s real estate sector is projected to record the fastest annual growth among several major African property markets between 2025 and 2029, according to a new continental investment report.

The Real Estate Investment in Africa report forecasts that Nigeria’s property market will expand by approximately 6.9 per cent annually during the period.

This places the country ahead of Kenya, which is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent, Rwanda at 3.6 per cent, Ghana at 3.4 per cent and South Africa at 3.0 per cent.

The report estimates the value of Nigeria’s real estate market at about $2.6 trillion, making it the largest among the African countries examined. Egypt follows at approximately $1.6 trillion, while Ethiopia and South Africa are valued at $1.3 trillion and $1.2 trillion respectively.

Nigeria’s large and growing population, rapid urbanisation and continued expansion of cities such as Lagos and Abuja are among the major factors supporting demand for residential, commercial and industrial properties.

Across the continent, the real estate market is expected to grow by an average of 5.58 per cent annually through 2029. This is higher than the projected growth rates of 3.39 per cent in North America, 2.86 per cent in Europe and 2 per cent in Asia.

Despite the projected expansion, Africa represents only a small share of global property value. The report estimates the continent’s market at approximately $17.6 trillion, equivalent to about 2.7 per cent of the projected $650.4 trillion global real estate market in 2025.

Affordable housing, purpose-built student accommodation, build-to-rent developments, logistics facilities, warehouses, data centres, short-let apartments and green-building retrofits were identified as important investment opportunities.

Nigeria’s estimated gross rental yield of about 8 per cent also strengthens its appeal to investors. The figure is higher than the estimated returns in Kenya, Morocco, Egypt and Ghana but remains below those recorded in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Cameroon.

Demand for student housing is particularly strong. Accommodation developments around some university communities in Lagos reportedly recorded occupancy rates ranging from 88 to 96 per cent in 2026.

The expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy is also increasing demand for data centres and specialised industrial properties. The country’s operational data-centre capacity is projected to rise from approximately 86 megawatts to more than 218 megawatts by 2030.

However, the size and projected growth of the market do not automatically translate into affordable or investable properties.

High construction costs, expensive credit, weak mortgage access, infrastructure shortages, currency volatility and difficulties surrounding land titles continue to affect developers, buyers and investors.

Nigeria’s ability to realise the projected growth will therefore depend on improving land administration, expanding housing finance, investing in infrastructure and creating a more transparent regulatory environment.

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Ogun promotes flexible housing finance

The Ogun State Government is expanding its affordable housing programme as it seeks to help more residents become homeowners.

The government is using flexible financing, new housing projects and community regeneration to address some of the barriers to home ownership.

State Commissioner for Housing, Jamiu Omoniyi, disclosed this during an X community conversation on affordable housing, financing and opportunities in Ogun State. More than 2,500 people took part in the discussion.

Omoniyi said many prospective homeowners struggle with the high cost of construction. He also noted that many residents cannot afford to pay the full cost of a house at once.

Rent-to-Own scheme targets more residents

The commissioner highlighted the proposed Prince Court Estate at Kobape Phase IV as one of the projects offering a flexible route to home ownership.

He urged prospective buyers to consider the Rent-to-Own scheme for the estate. Gateway Mortgage Bank is partnering with the state government on the scheme.

The arrangement could help residents who cannot afford an outright property purchase. It allows the government to link housing delivery with a financing option for eligible beneficiaries.

Omoniyi said the state’s housing policy goes beyond building houses. He said the government also wants to create conditions that allow genuine beneficiaries to access and maintain their homes.

More housing projects across Ogun

The government has developed housing schemes in several parts of the state. These include Kobape Phases I–III, Kemta, Itanrin, Ikenne and Iperu.

According to Omoniyi, the projects target different groups of middle-income earners. The government has also expanded its intervention to existing communities through regeneration projects.

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These projects include areas such as Ibara GRA in Abeokuta and GRA Ijebu-Ode. The regeneration work aims to improve existing neighbourhoods while supporting economic activity in the built environment.

Housing projects create artisan jobs

Omoniyi also pointed to the impact of the ministry’s direct-labour approach.

He said more than 5,000 artisans had gained income opportunities through various housing project sites.

The approach allows local artisans to take part in housing construction. It also helps the ministry monitor projects more closely and reduce some construction costs.

The commissioner said the model also increases opportunities for local content providers within Ogun’s built environment.

Government subsidises land and infrastructure

Omoniyi described housing as a social service of government. He said the state subsidises land costs and provides major infrastructure within its estates.

These measures aim to reduce the financial burden on beneficiaries. Land, infrastructure and construction costs can significantly affect the final price of a home.

The government is also working to improve security of tenure for people who have subscribed to its housing schemes.

Omoniyi said the ministry was clearing a backlog of title documents. The process includes documentation for beneficiaries of estates delivered before 2019.

Ogun moves to protect genuine beneficiaries

The commissioner urged prospective homeowners to patronise the state’s housing schemes.

He said the ministry would continue to monitor developments after allocating houses and plots. It will also work to protect genuine beneficiaries and reduce speculation within government housing schemes.

The government said its wider objective is to turn affordable housing projects into secure and sustainable home ownership. It also wants housing construction to support economic activity across Ogun State.

Ogun’s approach shows why affordable housing requires more than the construction of new homes. Financing, land costs, infrastructure and secure property documentation all affect access to home ownership.

By combining housing development with flexible financing, community regeneration and title documentation, the state is seeking to address several parts of the housing challenge at the same time. The success of these efforts will depend on how effectively residents can access the schemes and sustain ownership over time.

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Members of the Brumuke Sana Family in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have protested over an unresolved compensation dispute involving land used for an oil and gas facility.

The family, supported by community members, held a peaceful protest last week against Renaissance African Energy Company Limited. The company now operates assets formerly owned by Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC).

The protesters accused the company of using their ancestral land without paying what they consider fair compensation. They carried placards calling for payment and recognition of their land rights.

Dispute Over 7,382.805 Square Metres

The dispute concerns about 7,382.805 square metres of land. The Brass Creek Oil and Gas Manifold and Heliport occupies the property.

The facility links the Tunu, Opukushi and Beniseide Flow Stations with the Forcados Terminal in neighbouring Delta State. The family says the land has supported oil operations for years without a settlement of its compensation claim.

Family representatives also alleged that they have not received royalties or other benefits linked to the use of the property.

Family Seeks Government Intervention

Community representatives said they have tried several ways to resolve the dispute. They said they sent petitions to Renaissance Energy, the Bayelsa State Government, the police, the Joint Task Force and other agencies.

Chief Ken Aguna and former community women leader Mrs Butter Felix-Anebi said the petitions have not produced a solution.

The family head, Bonaze Maxwell Brumuke, said the dispute has placed a heavy financial burden on him. The octogenarian has spent years pursuing the matter through petitions and court processes.

According to the family, Julius Berger assessed the land in 1993. They claim that the assessment did not lead to payment of compensation.

Community Leaders Support Land Claim

Traditional leaders from the Peretoru-Gbene Federated Communities have also backed the family’s claim.

Dr Timi Odikeme Okere (Foukeregha IV), the Secretary to the Chiefs Council, Awulu Dumbo, and Chief Edward Ayiba said the community recognises Brumuke as the legitimate owner of the disputed land.

Chief Osadebe Okoun and Chief Tekearede Oyabrade also supported the family’s position.

The community leaders called on Renaissance Energy to meet with the family and address the compensation dispute. They said a settlement would help reduce tension in the oil-producing area.

Land Rights and Infrastructure

The dispute highlights the importance of clear land ownership and fair compensation when companies develop infrastructure on community land.

Land remains a key part of Nigeria’s infrastructure and development system. Oil facilities, roads, housing projects and other developments often depend on access to land.

Clear ownership records can help reduce disputes between landowners, companies and government agencies. Fair compensation can also help communities participate in development without losing their property rights.

For the Brumuke Sana Family, however, the immediate issue remains its claim for compensation over the land occupied by the Brass Creek facility.

As of the time of filing, attempts to obtain a response from Renaissance African Energy Company Limited were unsuccessful.

The family and community leaders are calling for direct talks with the company. They want the long-running dispute resolved through a process that recognises the family’s claim to the land and addresses its compensation concerns.

The case also shows why effective land administration matters to infrastructure development. When ownership and compensation issues remain unresolved, disputes can continue for years and affect both communities and companies operating in the affected areas.

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