Names Project After Ex-Gov Jakande

…More Homes To Be Delivered In Six Months, Says Commissioner

Lagos State moved steps further to solving its housing deficit with the inauguration, on Wednesday, of a newly-built Housing Estate by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Sanwo-Olu led members of the State Executive Council to Igando, a densely populated suburb in Alimosho area of Lagos, to open the 492-flat housing project named after an elder statesman and the first civilian Governor of Lagos, Alhaji Lateef Jakande.

The project started in 2012 under the Home Ownership Scheme of the administration of ex-Governor Babatunde Fashola, but was abandoned for four years. Sanwo-Olu, upon assumption office, prioritise the completion of the housing scheme to recover the state’s resources committed to the project.

At the event, which marked the commemoration of the Governor’s 100 days in office, Sanwo-Olu said his government’s move to complete the project was a testimony to his campaign pledge to complete and deliver all critical projects inherited from the last administration.

He said: “Today, history is being made as we commission a housing estate named after an icon, a role model and the first Executive Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. Among his many sterling achievements, Alhaji Jakande’s indelible legacy in the provision of mass housing in Lagos still remains our guiding light.

“It is instructive to note that the completion and the official commissioning of Lateef Kayode Jakande Garden Estate in Igando today is a testimony to our resolve to deliver on the pledge to complete all critical projects inherited from the last administration.

“I am excited today because, within 100 days, this is the third time I am coming to this facility to ensure it is delivered and put into use. With the completion of the Estate, we have prevented government’s resources from being wasted.”

The Governor observed that the deficit faced by the state in housing was real, stressing that there was a compelling need for his administration to adopt a housing model that would harness limited space for delivery of safe home for the population.

He said: “One of the key strategies we will embrace is a global housing policy in which people can become home owners through an inclusive and convenient financing system based on their incomes. This policy, along with outright purchase of houses built by government, will support a sustainable system in which homes are consistently made available to a larger number of our people.”

For the State to turn around its deficit and attain 21st Century economy, the Governor said there was need to explore innovation and partnership with private investors to bridge the housing deficit. He urged the beneficiaries of the scheme to protect the facility and maintain its environmental aesthetics.

In his speech, Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said the Government would deliver additional 1,250 home in different parts of the state within the next six months.

He said: “Today’s inauguration of Jakande Garden Estate is the beginning of other housing projects coming. With sense of determination and unequivocal commitment to serve the public cause, we will like to assure Lagosians that, in the next six months, we shall work hard through proper planning and judicious execution to conclude the ongoing housing schemes in Igbogbo, Sangotedo, Iponri, Gbagada and Omole. This will add a total of 1250 homes to the existing figure.”

With the stride, Akinderu-Fatai said the Sanwo-Olu administration was poised to deliver livable accommodation with modern infrastructure in line with smart city programme of the State. He reiterated that Lagos Government would continue to promote urban harmony and set new standards for property development.

The event was attended by ex-Gov. Jakande, his wife and emissaries of Oba of Lagos . Also, leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Governor’s Advisory Council Members Prince Tajudeen Olusi, and Alhaji Mutiu Are, graced the occasion.

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Sounds great though ... but let us all reason this, it's so impossible for Sanwolu to complete 492 flats in 100 days... He should atleast give little credit to Ambode too.. he only mentioned Fashola.. God bless Nigeria.. God bless Us

Another housing estate useless Ambode abandoned for 4 years.

Lagos state is back on track.

Eko o ni baje o.

These estates were started by the Fashola government and Ambode abandoned them for years. There are more in Ikorodu, Sasha etc that he left to rot.


And people that don't know the dynamics of Lagos say Ambode was cheated or bullied.
He should stay where he is

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Sanwo is working....

kudos

The work of our formal gov. Akin Ambode. God bless you for opening lagos. Next president loading...2023....

This is the real itesiwaju eko..

sexiestharam:
This estate has been completed since five years ago. I have no idea what completion the Governor is talking about. He just wants to act like he commissioned something in 100 days. He should look at Seyi Makinde and what he has achieved with the same number of days.

Compare him to the clown that left these estates locked because of a beef with Fashola for an electoral term

Kpilo101:
The work of our formal gov. Akin Ambode. God bless you for opening lagos. Next president loading...2023....

This is NOT from Ambode. They are from Fashola. Ambode abandoned them for 4 years

Ok

Mynd44:

These estates were started by the Fashola government and Ambode abandoned them for years. There are more in Ikorodu, Sasha etc that he left to rot.


And people that don't know the dynamics of Lagos say Ambode was cheated or bullied.
He should stay where he is

Do you know that Fashola hurriedly commissioned this igando housing estate before he left?

Focus, that's all you need my gov'nor

Having worked in the construction of these estates before I left the shores of the country. I can confirm to you that these were the handiworks of BRF left to rot by Ambode. A lot of these type of estates are scattered around Lagos and I hope Sanwo Olu finishes all. God bless Nigeria.
#SayNoToXenophobia

Mynd44:


This is NOT from Ambode. They are from Fashola. Ambode abandoned them for 4 years

Why will i believe you? Ambo did those housing job

How much will it cost a common man to own a flat in the housing scheme? The rich keeps enriching themselves. How many common man can save up 5million naira in 15yrs after servicing domestic responsibilities.

Lucas4903:
Having worked in the construction of these estates before I left the shores of the country. I can confirm to you that these were the handiworks of BRF left to rot by Ambode. A lot of these type of estates are scattered around Lagos and I hope Sanwo Olu finishes all. God bless Nigeria.
#SayNoToXenophobia

I passed the one in Ikorodu on my way to a wedding last year too.
They are all over Lagos and Ambode just left them

sexiestharam:
This estate has been completed since five years ago. I have no idea what completion the Governor is talking about. He just wants to act like he commissioned something in 100 days. He should look at Seyi Makinde and what he has achieved with the same number of days.

Lagos to complete Igando housing scheme in six months

Published May 17, 2019

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday said housing schemes in the Igando, Sangotedo and other areas of the state would be ready in six months

He said the 492-unit project in Igando was at the final stages of completion and would be inaugurated by his successor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.


https://punchng.com/lagos-to-complete-igando-housing-scheme-in-six-months/

You mean Ambode was going to complete in 6 months what he already commissioned 5 years ago?

Why do you Igbos lie and lie all the time..?

plaindealer:







You mean Ambode was going to complete in 6 months what he already commissioned 5 years ago?

Why do you Igbos lie and lie all the time..?

Everybody is an ipob to you. Don't have the strength to trade words with you tonight.

Sanwo Olu just take Ambode glory....

Ambode too dull sha

Lucas4903:
Having worked in the construction of these estates before I left the shores of the country. I can confirm to you that these were the handiworks of BRF left to rot by Ambode. A lot of these type of estates are scattered around Lagos and I hope Sanwo Olu finishes all. God bless Nigeria.
#SayNoToXenophobia

https://nporeports.com/2019/09/04/lasg-completes-commissions-492-flat-housing-estate-in-igando/



Ambode was a waste of time and opportunity, he abandoned all the housing estates and all the projects embarked on before him, he started and concentrated on his own projects.

The man set Lagos back for decades.

seunayantokun:

Do you know that Fashola hurriedly commissioned this igando housing estate before he left?

This is called double commissioning as Ambode commissioned the place hurriedly before he left.
Unfortunately also it was and has not been put to use. Must be filled with rats, alantako, etc.

Ambode abandoned Fashola projects.. See Ilubirin for example on the Island. Kudos, continuity is key

sexiestharam:

Everybody is an ipob to you. Don't have the strength to trade words with you tonight.

Because lying needlessly is synonymous with Igbos.

E dey affordable to public servants?
Abi no be part of our tax payers miney

Mynd44:

These estates were started by the Fashola government and Ambode abandoned them for years. There are more in Ikorodu, Sasha etc that he left to rot.


And people that don't know the dynamics of Lagos say Ambode was cheated or bullied.
He should stay where he is

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