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

The project, comprising 270 units of two-bedroom flats, is situated in the Ikeja Division of the state. The state government disclosed that one of the proposed 101 blocks of 846 home units comprises one, two, and three-bedroom apartments on a land area of 17.358 hectares, aimed at providing decent accommodation for suburban dwellers.

“The housing project, which faced numerous delays in completion over the years, was successfully delivered on Thursday by the Governor Sanwo-Olu-led administration to alleviate the housing deficit and offer decent accommodation to state residents,” the statement reads.

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

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

Sanwo-Olu, urging beneficiaries to take ownership of the project and protect it from vandals, expressed readiness to collaborate with the private sector in constructing more affordable housing estates in Lagos State.

He said, “Completing this project will address the urgent need for affordable housing and 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 would like to appeal to future occupants to ensure the good maintenance of these facilities.”

The governor also urged traditional rulers and community leaders to provide more land for the government to build more infrastructure in rural areas.

Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, described the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate as a landmark project showcasing Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to providing affordable and quality housing for residents of Lagos State.

Akinderu-Fatai, noting the project’s challenges due to a lack of funds, called on the private sector to collaborate with the Lagos State Government in providing more affordable housing for residents.

The Commissioner announced that Sanwo-Olu has 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 added that other subscribers with more than 50 percent commitment to 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 succor 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 complimentary 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.