Sanwo-Olu Commissions 270 Appartment Units At Egan-Igando Housing Scheme

Lagos State governor, Mr. Ba­bajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thurs­day, inaugurated 270 units of two-bedroom flats at the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate, Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos.

The project located in the Ikeja Division of Lagos State is Cluster One of the proposed 101 blocks of 846 home units made up of one, two and three-bed­room apartments on a land area of 17.358 hectares to pro­vide decent accommodation for sub-urban dwellers.

The housing project, which defied all efforts at completion for several years, was success­fully delivered on Thursday by Governor Sanwo-Olu-led administration to reduce the housing deficit and provide decent accommodation for residents in the state.

The Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate (Cluster One) has infrastructural compo­nents that include a network of well-structured roads, a well-channeled drainage sys­tem, an ingestion station, am­ple car parks, potable water, a perimeter fence, a central sewage treatment plant, and electricity transformers.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Governor San­wo-Olu promised to complete the remaining 576 home units in Clusters Two and Three of the Egan-Igando Mixed Hous­ing Estate for more residents to benefit, irrespective of their ethnicity or political affilia­tions.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, who appealed to beneficiaries to take ownership of the project and protect it from vandals, said his government is ready to partner with the private sector to build more affordable housing estates in Lagos State.

He said, “The completion of this project will address the urgent need for affordable housing and also foster a sense of community and belonging among our residents. This project is designed to cater to diverse economic groups, re­flecting a vision of an inclusive society where everyone has a home.

“We must innovate and partner with private investors to bridge the gap, which we cannot do alone. We need to enhance our public and pri­vate investments in housing. We must continue to build de­cent homes. I will like to appeal to future occupants to please ensure good maintenance of these facilities.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu also urged traditional rulers and community leaders to provide more land for the government to build more infrastructure in rural areas.

The Lagos State Com­missioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said the Egan-Igando Mixed Hous­ing Estate is a landmark proj­ect that stands as a testament to Governor Sanwo Olu’s commitment to providing af­fordable and quality housing for the residents of Lagos State.

Akinderu-Fatai, who noted that the project experienced a lot of challenges due to a pau­city of funds, appealed to the private sector to partner with the Lagos State government to provide more affordable hous­ing for residents.

The commissioner dis­closed that Governor San­wo-Olu, in his magnanimity, has graciously approved that all existing subscribers with full payment for either a unit of two bedrooms or three bed­rooms be given allocation from Cluster One at no additional fees to the selling price.

Akinderu-Fatai, who noted that the gesture by the gover­nor is to appreciate the trust and commitment of the sub­scribers over time in Lagos State, said other subscribers with more than 50 percent com­mitment on the initial selling price shall be considered with an option to balance up at the current selling price.

He said: “This significant occasion marks the comple­tion of 270 units of two-bed­room apartments, a vital step towards alleviating the housing deficit in Lagos, hence bringing succour to the beloved people of the Igando-Ikotun LCDA in Alimosho LGA.

“Today, we are proud to pres­ent Cluster 1, with 45 blocks consisting of 270 units of two-bedroom apartments with complementary infrastructure. We not only celebrate the com­pletion of these units but also the resilience, dedication, and hard work that have brought this vision to reality.

“As we hand over the keys to the new homeowners, we reaf­firm our commitment to com­pleting Clusters 2 and 3. We will continue to work assiduously to overcome any challenges, ensuring that every promised unit is delivered. This project is a clear indication that when we combine vision with dedi­cation, the results are transfor­mative.”

Akinderu-Fatai commend­ed Governor Sanwo-Olu for his great determination and unusual support for the hous­ing sector, particularly on the completion and delivery of the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate.

The Chairman of Igan­do-Ikotun LCDA, Hon. Lasisi Akinsanya, and Onigando of Igando land, Oba Lasisi Gbadamosi, praised Governor Sanwo-Olu for the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate, saying they appreciated the good ges­ture.