HMmmm na wao but come to think of it why can't our government just allocate these empty houses to homeless people then those who owns them wiLl come out to tell us where they got the money to build them and why they are empty.its our money so we all should enjoy it na. Or simply sign into law that anyone who owns a property must let it out within a stated range.

princetoye: The house ain't empty o .. There are vault inside stock wit cash

really?

Well, dat is their business. I am in treadmore estate living my life peacefully on. But seriously, Abuja here is like that. D op is rite.

Ukuts gp: Well, dat is their business. I am in treadmore estate living my life peacefully on. But seriously, Abuja here is like that. D op is rite.

trademore not treadmore

Chekitaut: Bro u a correct...my experience in and with Abuja is what am talking about higher than any other place, understand the logic, you will find it difficult visiting them so u cant know sources of Abnormally Hug Income...

the fact is that abuja is an expensive city

segzy14:

trademore not treadmore

u are right. My finger was faster than my thought.

Story is same for all posh areas, Ikoyi, lekki Phase 1 , GRAs all over.

Remii: Story is same for all posh areas, Ikoyi, lekki Phase 1 , GRAs all over.

Yea,but my bros if you see empty houses for Abj,you go WOW!For Apo alone sef,see completed Estates,Empty.Yet several are still under construction.

kayswag100:

Another fallacy! !!

oga, it's evident your aunt either took you to a wrong part of town or you know NARRING about abj.

All cities in the world have over priced estates with empty houses. GST 102 thot us that it's wrong to generalize based on insufficient sample.

Some people comment just to sound relevant. You must be a very disturbed person. Use your brain well, if you have one.

ITS NOT THAT BAD .

In 2001 the world began talking about the Bric countries - Brazil, Russia, India and China - as potential powerhouses of the world economy. The term was coined by economist Jim O'Neill, who has now identified the "Mint" countries - Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey - as emerging economic giants. Here he explains why.

So what is it about the so-called Mint countries that makes them so special? Why these four countries?

A friend who has followed the Bric story noted sardonically that they are probably "fresher" than the Brics. What they really share beyond having a lot of people, is that at least for the next 20 years, they have really good "inner" demographics - they are all going to see a rise in the number of people eligible to work relative to those not working.

This is the envy of many developed countries but also two of the Bric countries, China and Russia. So, if Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey get their act together, some of them could match China's style double-digit rates between 2003 and 2008.

Too pathetic! @OP< That will tell u the height of corruption in government. The empty houses are owned by both mostly former and present public civil servants, who have stolen and diverted resources meant to better the lots of the masses....now they build houses and fix prices same unfortunate masses can not afford. >:

This simply because of the rent!

segzy14:

the fact is that abuja is an expensive city

bynty: This simply because of the rent!

yes

Which empty house? I can almost bet it is not Abuja you are talking about or you don't live in Abuja and imagine that the houses are unoccupied. In any case you so very mistaken.

Lord_Reed: Which empty house ? I can almost bet it is not Abuja you are talking about or you don't live in Abuja and imagine that the houses are unoccupied. In any case you so very mistaken.

Whaaaaaaaaaat??

lynpetra:




Whaaaaaaaaaat??

You have never gone house hunting in Abuja or you'd know. Aside from newly built estates I challenge you to mention a fully developed area that has no residents at all. Go on.

bynty: Too pathetic! @OP< That will tell u the height of corruption in government. The empty houses are owned by both mostly former and present public civil servants, who have stolen and diverted resources meant to better the lots of the masses....now they build houses and fix prices same unfortunate masses can not afford. >:

You are very correct!
I noticed some Pple here really wants to divert from that which is the truth.Abuja we all know should remain high classed,yet in my little mind.This is what I am beginning to notice;The present govt is looting,investing but not gaining,money is being circulated amongst a specified few,construction companies are beginning to liquidate.It all shows that those who are stealing now are majorly stealing not to make gain,but to have what to fall back to as the nation is beginning to show signs of disintegration.

op. where is abuja

Lord_Reed:

You have never gone house hunting in Abuja or you'd know. Aside from newly built estates I challenge you to mention a fully developed area that has no residents at all. Go on.

Jesus Christ!if you cannot see the sarcasm in posts then you make laff.Reed,there are a lot,a lot of empty houses,duplexes,everywhere.Please this shydnt be an argument.Take ur time on a Saturday and tour Abuja,I bet you, u wud be amazed.It is that bad.
Lord Reed,do you realize that painters,screed painters,builders,bricklayers,building material sellers,etc .from Cameron,Nigeria,Ghana are making a lot of money than a PhD holder here in Abuja??

Lynpetra, to talk true, no be say u fine but u get sense well well. I surprise to say I con dey really like u. (I no dey like person anyhow and I don't always speak pidgin)

lynpetra:


Jesus Christ!if you cannot see the sarcasm in posts then you make laff.Reed,there are a lot,a lot of empty houses,duplexes,everywhere.Please this shydnt be an argument.Take ur time on a Saturday and tour Abuja,I bet you, u wud be amazed.It is that bad.
Lord Reed,do you realize that painters,screed painters,builders,bricklayers,building material sellers,etc .from Cameron,Nigeria,Ghana are making a lot of money than a PhD holder here in Abuja??

I don't need to take a tour, I have lived in Abuja for 20yrs so I have seen it develop from virtually the scratch. I have given you a challenge mention anywhere in Abuja that is well developed that is empty.

Lord_Reed:

I don't need to take a tour, I have lived in Abuja for 20yrs so I have seen it develop from virtually the scratch. I have given you a challenge mention anywhere in Abuja that is well developed that is empty.

Apo,Lokogoma,Airport road and it environs,Asokoro , Karimu
there are places I cant mention cos I don't know their names.There are plenty Estates around GAMES VILLAGE,SUN CITY,SUNNY VILLE that are empty

lynpetra:

Apo,Lokogoma,Airport road and it environs,Asokoro , Karimu
there are places I cant mention cos I don't know their names.There are plenty Estates around GAMES VILLAGE,SUN CITY,SUNNY VILLE that are empty

Goodness gracious you talking about estates that have barely been finished as empty? Come on do people acquire property in one day? Within one year all those estates when completed will not have vacancy I can almost bet on it. If there is one thing Abuja needs it is living space.

As I have said I have seen Abuja grow from bare bones to the big city is now. What you are calling empty is just the prelude that comes with new development. You probably are new to Abuja and it surprises you that that amount of real estate development is taking place, believe me it is not new. I remember when we used to marvel at Gwarinmpa and doubt is it would be filled but look at Gwarinmpa today, it is a city on its own. Have no doubts, all that development will be occupied.

kayswag100:

Another fallacy! !!

oga, it's evident your aunt either took you to a wrong part of town or you know NARRING about abj.

All cities in the world have over priced estates with empty houses. GST 102 thot us that it's wrong to generalize based on insufficient sample.

@Kayswag100, have you ever heard of this word *LUNGU* from any Abuja person? my bro, u will pity d pple staying there. My point, the OP is right. U see pple renting gatemen/security post for 400k just because they want to live in town. its really crazy here in Abuja.

donkayze:


@Kayswag100, have you ever heard of this word *LUNGU* from any Abuja person? my bro, u will pity d pple staying there. My point, the OP is right. U see pple renting gatemen/security post for 400k just because they want to live in town. its really crazy here in Abuja.

my brother u are on point, abuja is very expensive to live in, kai.

segzy14:

my brother u are on point, abuja is very expensive to live in, kai.

The problem in Abuja is Housing.Transportation and feeding is quite cheap.

Sadly, Its a wicked system we are living in. Who cares for the poor & working class truly? Na end be close now

lynpetra:



My brother It's really pathetic!!I mean from Apo,to along Airport,Lokogoma,etc you see lot of empty Estates,NOBODY!!NOT EVEN A DEAD LIZARD!!!

No b smal thing o....everyday dem dey build new estate,if its not at lugbe area its at airport road or durumi...they've even upgeaded nw..u hardly find bungalows in emerging estates...its duplexes...who get moni to stay for dat kind place

Jasi7:

No b smal thing o....everyday dem dey build new estate,if its not at lugbe area its at airport road or durumi...they've even upgeaded nw..u hardly find bungalows in emerging estates...its duplexes...who get moni to stay for dat kind place

Plenty fine fine Estates o.
This days,one go live in such houses even if you can't pay just to help the owners overlook their houses for the main time.

lynpetra:


Plenty fine fine Estates o.
This days,one go live in such houses even if you can't pay just to help the owners overlook their houses for the main time.

If i hear overlook...i notice rich men are greedy...anyway i no go blame dem sha because in my estate here...d houses dat wer given up to pple to look after,wenever i pass ther d house luks so messed up and unkept and dat means d owner nids to do a new painting and all so mayb dats wat they are avoidin...ther is new estate,nt so new any way close to games village...suncity estate...dat wan bam sha.estates dey wey fine no b lie

lynpetra:


Plenty fine fine Estates o.
This days,one go live in such houses even if you can't pay just to help the owners overlook their houses for the main time.

Where dyu stay in abj?