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  • Homeowners’ charter: Amosun attributes success to quality leadership

    Ogun State Governor bikunle Amosun has attributed the success recorded in the Homeowners’ Charter Scheme, to conducive atmosphere and quality leadership provided by his administration,

    Amosun stated this at the 38th edition of the presentation of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and other land title documents to the beneficiaries at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

    The governor, represented by the Head of Service, Engr. Lanre  Bisiriyu, said,  property owners in the State were given opportunity to obtain legal land title documents at a discounted rate , adding that a stakeholders committee, saddled with the responsibility of monitoring the progress of the Scheme has been working round the clock to ensure that documents were processed on time.

    ‘’The Homeowners’  Charter Programme is an initiative of Ogun State Government,  aimed at providing residential homeowners the opportunity to obtain legal title documents without  statutory fines and penalties for their illegal buildings at a significantly discounted rates.

    “Towards achieving this aim, members of the Committee saddled with the responsibility of monitoring the progress of the Scheme have been working round the clock to see that there are no hiccups in the processing of the documents’’, he said.

    The governor assured other applicants that were yet to receive their documents that the Committee was determine to work extra time, to ensure the successful completion of the exercise

    The Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning, Abiodun Adelowo, congratulated the beneficiaries, urging them to go and show the documents to people in their communities, that the Scheme is real.

    Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Ikechukwu Okpala from Aregbe, Obantoko, Odeda Local Government Area, thanked the State government for putting the Scheme in place and making it available for both indigenes and non-indigenes.

  • ‘Homeowner’s charter beneficial to all’

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has said that the Homeowners’ Charter Programme is meant for people, irrespective of their social status, ethnic, religious or political affiliations.

    The governor stated this during the 32nd edition of the presentation of Certificates of Occupancy and Building Plan Approvals to beneficiaries, at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta.

    Amosun who was represented by Senior Consultant,  Ayo Olubori, said no one was stopped from benefitting from the programme, provided necessary requirements were met, saying those who have benefitted could attest to this fact.

    ‘’I am here today to tell you that our government has been consistent in the distribution of land title documents to the citizenry, irrespective of the political parties, background, religion.  Even, many beneficiaries of this laudable programme have been saying good stories about us’’, he said.

    The governor assured that all qualified applicants that met the requirements under the programme would collect their C of O and other land title documents before the end of his administration.

    Director of Administration and Supplies, Ministry of Finance, Mr. Muyiwa Ojo, congratulated the beneficiaries and appealed to them to continue to support the government by being good ambassadors in their communities.

    Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Silas and Grace Ojogbede from Magboro in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, thanked the government for putting smiles on their faces.

  • ‘Homeowners’ Charter has raised value of properties in Ogun’

    Homeowners’ Charter Programme has improved the physical and social infrastructure as well as  value of properties in Ogun State, Governor Ibikunle Amosun said.

    Amosun stated this during the 31st edition of the presentation of Certificates of Occupancy and Building Plan Approval to another batch of beneficiaries, at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

    Represented by Commissioner for Health Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, the Governor said, findings show that that value of landed property had increased, just as land owners now build with confidence as a result of availability of land title documents.

    “With the C of O, there is a significant improvement on our physical infrastructure and the value of houses skyrocket from the day you have the document.

    “Also, when you know that you are the true owner of your house, it gives you confidence’’, Amosun said.

    He observed that those who did not believe in the programme are beginning to see that the administration meant business, calling for continued support of government policies and programmes to  fulfil promises made to the people.

    The Homeowners’ Charter Programme Analyst, Mr. Adetayo Oni, said the government was determined to offer continuous and efficient services to all qualified applicants, urging beneficiaries to spread the good news about the programme.

    Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr. Sola Adegbenro from Ifo Local Government Area, thanked the government for keeping to its words, saying the documents had made them confident owners of their property.

  • Ogun ‘Batch 5’ homeowners get C-of-O

    The fifth batch of beneficiaries under the “Homeowners’ Charter”  of the Ogun State government has been presented with Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), and other title documents. The scheme is an initiative of the Governor Ibikunle Amosun administration which enables home owners  to regularise their legal status at a discount.

    Governor Amosun, represented by the Head of Service, Mrs. Modupe Adekunle, while presenting the documents to the beneficiaries at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed satisfaction with the interest so far shown in the scheme

    He congratulated the beneficiaries saying:“You are home owners now, because with your Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), you can now enjoy several facilities from the banks and other institution in the country,” Amosun said.

    The governor said with the scheme, “government can also plan effectively for infrastructural facilities once the actual number of houses is ascertained.”

    Speaking earlier, the Special Adviser/Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Mr. Adewale Oshinowo, said the presentation was a proof that the government was sincere with the programme and had proven “Doubting Thomas’s” wrong; added that all government promises on housing scheme will not go without being implemented.

    Oshinowo explained that the Homeowners’ Charter was part of the administration’s plan to improve and encourage the standard of living of the people in the state through innovative policies and ideas, urging the residents to always take advantage of any scheme being introduced by the state government for their own benefits.

    He said the success of the scheme was a result of the effective collaboration between the agencies and ministries involved, promising that the same zeal and commitment would be given to every application received, adding that those that have not received theirs should be patient with the agency, that in time they will be called upon to collect theirs.

  • Homeowners’ Charter: Ogun begins group inspection of property

    he Ogun State government has issued guidelines for property inspections under its Homeowners’ Charter.

    Under the guidelines, the government will work through Community Development Associations (CDAs), Residents Associations and other groups.

    According to a statement yesterday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Yusuph Olaniyonu, the government would use its network of over 6,740 registered CDAs, which represent over 600,000 people, to schedule the inspection of property.

    It said: “The system will work by appointment and representatives of the CDAs will support the process by providing directions to property and other information.

    “As a result of this strategy, applicants may not need to be excused from their places of employment or business to await the inspection. Using the CDAs in this manner is expected to accelerate the process of approving applications under the Homeowners’ Charter by processing property in groups, rather than individually.”

    The government advised homeowners, who are CDA members, to notify their CDAs of their application forms and reference numbers, adding that the CDAs will schedule appointments in groups.

    The inspection teams will work from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. six days a week. Inspection staff will be uniformed and do not need to inspect the interior of any property.

    The government urged those who have purchased forms but are yet to submit them to do so before March 31.

    The Homeowners’ Charter is an initiative that allows property owners to obtain building approvals and certificates of occupancy at discounted rates.