By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated 130 housing units at Kemta, Idi Aba in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, pledging to build 2, 500 houses in four years.
The housing project, christened Prince Court Estate, is the first phase of the 300 detached and semi-detached of two and three-bedroom structures.
Inaugurating the estate yesterday, Abiodun identified shelter as one of the basic needs of human beings but remained one of the most expensive assets to own by individuals.
The governor said his government would harness all resources and manpower to reduce poverty and provide affordable shelter for the people of Ogun State.
He stressed that the estate was an attestation of his administration’s commitment towards infrastructural growth in general and provision of decent shelter.
He added that the second phase of the 300 housing units would commence in the next few weeks.
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He said housing projects were commenced simultaneously in the state through the Ogun State Housing Corporation, Ministry of Housing and the Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC) for quick delivery.
“This is part of our deliberate approach to ensure that Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, has befitting infrastructure and amenity that will make it stand out as a capital city amongst its peers, not only in Nigeria but throughout Africa,” Abiodun stated.
He, however, said the cost of the houses would be subsidised and special discount will be given to the public servants as incentive, to serve as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to their welfare and wellbeing.
He added that the Gateway Mortgage Bank has been directed to provide the much-needed mortgage for subscribers of the housing units.
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