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By Maduka Nweke
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the completion of 233 housing units at Abraham Adesanya Estate as a clear demonstration of his administration’s commitment to unlocking the value of Lagos real estate and addressing the city’s persistent housing deficit. He said the project highlights the state’s reliance on private-sector partnerships to bridge the metropolitan area’s profound housing gap.
Speaking during the commissioning of the scheme in Ajah over the weekend, the Governor said, “We are celebrating the delivery of 233 mixed-type apartments and using the occasion to assert the administration’s significant progress on housing provision, which has now reached approximately 11,000 home units over the last six years.”
Sanwo-Olu described the project as another milestone in increasing access to decent and affordable homes. Developed through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) with Urban Shelter Ltd., the estate comprises one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, terraces, and semi-detached homes.
The 11,000 units delivered under his administration, according to the Governor, represent the most comprehensive tally provided to date, spanning accommodation for low-, medium-, and high-income earners across Lagos. This includes a recent 420-apartment development in Ajara, Badagry, alongside the latest Ajah scheme.
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“Our focus on increasing the stock of modern homes and apartments continues to rise,” Sanwo-Olu stated, acknowledging that Lagos, as the epicentre of Nigeria’s urbanisation, faces demand that far outstrips supply.
Under the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda, the government encourages investors by offering land as equity and financial incentives, including a 40% rebate on all permits, EIA, TIA, and physical planning, along with tax incentives.
However, the Governor issued a stern warning to joint-venture partners failing to meet contractual obligations. “We are concerned about joint-venture partners who have not met their timelines. Their delays leave the State with uncompleted housing schemes and slow down our mandate,” he said. Projects not completed within the agreed timeframe or failing quality standards are being reviewed for possible revocation.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, called the Abraham Adesanya project a major step toward sustainable and affordable housing. He said the PPP with Urban Shelter, which began in 2019, was designed to maximise land use and infrastructure within the estate.
Akinderu-Fatai commended the developer for adhering to state standards and appealed to other joint-venture partners to accelerate ongoing projects. “The administration of Gov. Sanwo-Olu has shown commitment, readiness and support for partnerships that will expand access to decent housing,” he said, thanking stakeholders for supporting Lagos’ housing reforms.
