Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commissioned a housing estate built and named after Alhaji Lateef Jakande, former governor of the state, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that the governor led members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to Igando, in Alimosho area of Lagos, to formally open the 492-flat project named after the first civilian governor.

Igbere TV gathered that the project started in 2012 under the administration of Babatunde Fashola, but was abandoned for four years until Sanwo-Olu took it up, upon assumption office.

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 projects inherited from the last administration.

His words: “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 noted that the deficit faced by the state in housing was real, stressing that there was a need for his administration to adopt a housing model that would harness limited space for delivery of safe home for the population.

“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”, he said.

For Lagos to turn around its deficit and attain 21st century economy, the governor said there was an urgent need to explore innovation and partnership with private investors to bridge the housing deficit.

He, therefore, urged the beneficiaries of the housing scheme to protect the facility and maintain its environmental aesthetics, always.

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

Fatai 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.”

He said the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was poised to deliver livable accommodation with modern infrastructure, “in line with smart city programme of the state.”

The Commissioner, therefore, reiterated that the Lagos state government would continue to promote urban harmony and set new standards for property development.

Igbere TV reports that the event was attended by ex-Gov. Jakande, his wife, emissaries of Oba of Lagos, leaders of the APC led by Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) members; Prince Tajudeen Olusi, and Alhaji Mutiu Are.

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