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Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
The Ogun State Government says it has commenced the construction of 200 housing units in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of the state
The housing scheme tagged ‘Gateway Aviation Village’ is expected to be completed in six months and will be executed through direct labour.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Akande Omoniyi, the housing estate which will consist of 2 bedroom expandable bungalows, targeting low and medium class clients, will add to the housing stock in the state.
He emphasized that it will also provide housing solution to the emerging Remo Zone Economic Hub, with the expected influx of workers to the area and complement the state government’s investment in the Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport.
Omoniyi further pointed out that each unit will be offered to the public at N8.5 million for the carcass option and N15 million for fully finished units with mortgage options available through Gateway Mortgage Bank.
“The estate will be fully serviced with all basic amenities such as good drains and a well-compacted road network; security architecture; lighting and water reticulation; playground; health and educational facilities as well as a Fire Service Station to serve the emerging economic cluster,” he said.
He added that the project will boost the local economy as 5,000 artisans and over 50 service providers (suppliers) will be available on-site.
“This will ensure the provision of means of livelihood to over 20,000 citizens considering the multiplier effect of engaging 5,000 artisans,” Omoniyi submitted.
