… As Commissioner Inspects LagosHOMS Project at Ajara in Badagry
The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will ensure that all ongoing housing projects are built to the best standard in terms of specification and will be completed during his tenure.
The Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, the Commissioner for Housing reiterated this when he led the technical team of the Ministry on a tour of the ongoing LagosHOMS housing project at Ajara in Badary on Friday.
He restated the commitment of the State Government to increase the quality and standard of decent homes available to the citizens of Lagos State, particularly the low and medium-income earners.
While inspecting the 420 home units in 35 blocks of various categories of three, two and one-bedroom flats and interacting with contractors on site, the Commissioner expressed his satisfaction with the quality and speed exhibited towards the delivery of the project.
Akinderu-Fatai also informed the contractor to escalate any identified challenge for immediate resolution, stressing that the delivery time should be met as agreed so that the Ministry can commission the project and hand it over to the allottees.e He expressed his satisfaction with the state of the project during the inspection and felt proud of the quality of work being done.
He advised the contractors to continue to use quality building materials that provide homeowners with convenience and maintenance cost-saving advantages.
According to him, the LagosHOMS projects at Ajara, Badargy, have been designed to take care of the home needs of Lagosians along the Lagos West senatorial district of the State.
The Commissioner assured all expectant home seekers in the State that all hands are on deck to ensure that the vision of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to substantially increase the housing stock for Lagosians is actualized.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Gbolahan Toriola, during the visit, advised contractors to sign off their building materials for the projects from the Ministry’s technical team before installation.
Engr. Toriola also reiterated the commitment of the State Government to ensuring that gaps in the provision of high-quality and affordable housing are filled on a progressive basis.
