Lagos pledges speedy execution of affordable housing schemes

The Lagos State Government has promised to speedily complete all ongoing housing schemes to provide shelter for the teeming population.

Commissioner for Housing, Maruf Akinderu-Fatai, who addressed reporters yesterday in Ikeja, stressed that the private sector’s participation would be strengthened for value addition in the sector.

He pointed out that the state was determined to compete favourably with other smart cities globally in the area of provision of affordable housing for all.

Akinderu-Fatai, who admitted that there was a considerable challenge in achieving the goal, however, added that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration was capable of addressing the issue on a regular basis.