The Lagos State Government has issued a warning that it will revoke allotees’ home allocations if they violate estate laws in state-owned housing estates.
Following remarks made by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, at a monthly stakeholders’ forum and public enlightenment meeting held at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate, Epe, this was disclosed in a statement on the government’s official X handle on Tuesday.
The Permanent Secretary, Engr., represents them. The Commissioner, Abdulhafiz Toriola, stated that the directive aims to protect the integrity of the state-owned housing system and ensure the well-being of residents.
Akinderu-Fatai stated that the Lagos State Government would revoke allotees’ home allocations if they violate the current laws and rules governing the estates.
He argued that ensuring the integrity of the estates was dependent on strict compliance with estate regulations, particularly regarding the payment of facility maintenance costs and insurance premiums.
Engr . Toriola warned against performing unrequited structural adjustments, redesigns, or other changes to the estates, claiming they would harm the master plan and lead to punishment.
He also warned that allotees who have not physically taken control of the apartments they have been assigned to face having their funds withdrawn.
He said, “The State Government’s intention is to provide homes for real residents who need accommodations, not to property speculators.”
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The Ministry is collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other security agencies to identify and apprehend residents who use or sell prohibited substances within state-owned estates, according to the Permanent Secretary.
Once such allegations are verified, any allottee who has leased or rented their apartments to illicit drug users, internet fraudsters, or people of questionable character will have their allocations voided.
To support services like security, waste management, street lighting, cleaning, and sanitation, as well as reduce the risk of fire or storm damage, residents were urged to pay facility management fees and insurance premiums as soon as possible.
He urged people to report suspicious activity to the Ministry’s official email or text in order to promote safety and foster community cohesion.
Toriola also disclosed that private partners are pursuing alternative power sources for estate buildings to lower maintenance costs.
Source: Channels TV
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