The Lagos State Government has warned contractors handling its ongoing housing developments to accelerate construction work or risk losing their contracts. The warning comes as the state intensifies efforts to deliver thousands of housing units and address growing housing demand.

Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, issued the warning during an inspection of housing schemes at Abraham Adesanya Extension and the Sangotedo Housing Scheme Phase 2. He expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of work at some sites and said the government would not tolerate unnecessary delays.

According to the commissioner, Lagos is targeting the delivery of about 2,000 housing units across several ongoing projects, including the 526-unit Sangotedo project being developed under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement. He noted that the administration is committed to completing the projects before the end of its tenure.

Akinderu-Fatai explained that some projects experienced setbacks due to inflation and the sharp increase in building material costs, which forced contractors and the ministry to revisit project terms and implementation plans. However, he stressed that those challenges have largely been addressed and the government’s priority is now the timely delivery of the housing schemes.

The commissioner said urgent meetings would be held with contractors to resolve outstanding technical issues and remove any bottlenecks slowing construction activities. He warned that contractors who fail to meet agreed timelines despite receiving adequate funding could face sanctions, including the revocation of their contracts.

The state government maintained that expanding housing infrastructure remains a major priority and reiterated its commitment to increasing access to quality and affordable homes for residents through strategic housing investments and partnerships.

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The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering more than 2,000 housing units currently under construction across different parts of the state by May next year as part of efforts to improve access to affordable housing and reduce the housing deficit.

Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, gave the assurance during an inspection of ongoing housing projects in Abraham Adesanya and Sangotedo in the Ibeju-Lekki axis. He said the government remains focused on completing the projects within the lifespan of the current administration.

According to the commissioner, four major housing schemes are presently under development across Lagos through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements designed to increase the supply of affordable homes for residents. He noted that the state is closely monitoring the projects to ensure timely delivery and value for money.

While expressing satisfaction with progress recorded on some of the projects, Akinderu-Fatai acknowledged concerns over the pace of work at certain sites. He disclosed that technical issues had been identified and that the ministry would intensify inspections and engagements with contractors to accelerate delivery.

The commissioner warned that the government would take appropriate measures against contractors that fail to meet agreed timelines, including sanctions or replacement where necessary. He added that some of the projects could be ready for delivery between October and November this year if construction activities improve significantly.

He attributed delays experienced on some of the housing schemes to inflation and the sharp increase in the cost of building materials, which affected project execution across the country. However, he said those challenges have largely been addressed and the focus has shifted to completing and handing over the housing units.

The state government maintains that expanding housing infrastructure remains a key priority, with the projects expected to improve access to decent accommodation and support broader efforts to tackle Lagos’ growing housing demand.

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The has partnered with to accelerate large-scale housing delivery in Nigeria through a new public-private partnership initiative.

As part of the collaboration, both organisations will host the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit in April 2026 at the in .

The summit, themed “From Policy to Projects: Financing and Delivering Housing at Scale through PPPs,” aims to create a practical platform where policymakers, investors, and developers can design and finance large housing projects across the country.

Summit to Promote Housing Partnerships

According to organisers, the event will serve as a high-level platform for advancing Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Nigeria’s housing sector.

The goal is to bring together federal and state policymakers, lawmakers, institutional investors, developers, and development partners to align housing policies with concrete projects capable of delivering homes at scale.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, , said the summit is designed to bridge the gap between policy discussions and real housing projects.

He noted that PPPs remain the most viable approach to mobilising long-term financing, combining government land and infrastructure with private-sector expertise to address Nigeria’s housing deficit.

Top Government Officials to Attend

The event will feature key government officials and industry leaders.

Among those expected are , Vice President of Nigeria, who will attend as the special guest, while the Minister of the , , will serve as host.

Other participants include:

• , Minister of Finance
• , Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing
• , Chairman, House Committee on Housing

Global Housing Expert to Deliver Keynote

International housing reform expert , founder of Thought4Action, will deliver the summit’s keynote address, focusing on property rights reforms, informal economies, and PPP-driven housing development.

The one-day summit will also feature a specialised training workshop titled “Leveraging PPPs & Joint Ventures for Housing Development,” targeted at housing agency heads, project managers, and real estate developers.

Focus on Delivering Affordable Housing

Organisers said the event will include executive sessions, strategic coaching, and interactive engagements with government officials to help move housing discussions beyond policy debates to practical project implementation.

The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the federal government to increase affordable housing supply, stimulate investment in the real estate sector, and support sustainable urban development in Nigerian cities.

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Private real estate investors are increasingly being recognised as essential partners in bridging Nigeria’s housing deficit, with new opportunities emerging in Kwara State through recent policy and infrastructure reforms.

At the third anniversary of Experience Vision Creations Nigeria Limited in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Works, AbdulQowiy Olododo, highlighted how the state’s infrastructure drive has created a more attractive climate for serious investors.

“Some years ago, the real estate sector here couldn’t pull in major players. That has changed, thanks to deliberate government investment in infrastructure and the introduction of policies to ensure sustainable growth,” Olododo said.

He assured that government will continue to work hand in hand with credible private developers to expand access to affordable housing.

On his part, Engr. Fola Oyedeji, Group Managing Director of Experience Vision Creations Nigeria Limited, explained that the company’s entry into Kwara was motivated by the state’s pro-investment climate.

“We already run projects in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo, but Kwara offered a natural expansion path. Instead of criticising, we chose to bring the same standard of housing seen in Abuja and Lagos into Ilorin,” Oyedeji said.

He emphasised that with Nigeria’s housing shortfall estimated between 30 and 45 million units, government alone cannot provide the needed solutions.

“This is why private-public partnerships are so critical. More people are relocating to Kwara because of favourable policies, and developers like us must rise to the occasion to deliver affordable and sustainable housing,” he noted.

Looking back on the company’s growth, Oyedeji said Experience Vision Creations has in just three years become a trusted name in Kwara by completing high-quality projects that surpass expectations.

“Our vision is to reshape Kwara’s real estate sector with passion, expertise, and consistency, and to leave a lasting impact,” he added.

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