LASG delivers over 9,000 homes to tackle housing deficit

The Lagos State Government says it has delivered 9,970 homes in the past six years as part of ongoing efforts to tackle housing deficit and make home ownership more accessible to residents.

The state Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, made this known on Tuesday, during the Lagos State 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing at Alausa, Ikeja.

Fatai said the government was determined to ensure that more people, especially low and middle income earners would have access to decent and affordable housing.

“We have commissioned and handed over 18 housing estates across strategic locations including Sangotedo, Igbogbo, Epe, Odo-Onosa Ayandelu, Badagry and Igando,” he said.

According to him, additional 4,052 housing units are under construction, while 2,224 units are in the planning and design stages.

He said the state government adopted a mix of funding models to drive delivery of homes, including direct budgetary allocations, joint ventures with private developers, and public-private partnerships.

One of the standout initiatives, he noted, was the Rent-To-Own scheme run by the Lagos State Mortgage Board.

He said the programme allowed residents to pay for their homes in manageable monthly installments for years instead of paying upfront.

“So far, over 20,000 Lagosians have benefitted from the Rent-To-Own scheme, and 212 of them have completed payment and are now proud homeowners,” the commissioner said.

He said housing remained a key component of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ Agenda, which focused on Transportation, Health, Education, Economic Growth, Entertainment, and Security.