Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has reiterated that the state government will revoke the home allocations of allottees who fail to comply with extant rules and regulations guiding the estates.

The Commissioner made this known during the monthly stakeholders’ forum and public enlightenment meeting for residents of State Government housing estates in the Epe Division.

The event was held at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate, Epe.

Akinderu-Fatai, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Abdulhafiz Toriola, emphasized the importance of strict adherence to estate regulations, particularly the payment of facility maintenance fees and insurance premiums, which he described as crucial to sustaining the standards and integrity of the estates.

“Payment of facility maintenance fees and insurance premiums is vital for maintaining high standards in our estates. Refusal to pay or comply with laid-down regulations means willingly forfeiting your right of ownership,” he stated.

The Permanent Secretary added that the state government will not hesitate to withdraw allocations from allottees found in violation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the government. He warned against alterations, modifications, renovations, or redesigns carried out without official approval, noting that such actions distort the master plan of the estates and attract sanctions.

Toriola also frowned at allottees, who have failed to take physical possession of their apartments, warning that such allocations risk revocation. He stressed that the intention of the Lagos State Government is to provide homes for genuine residents in need of accommodation, not for property speculators.

He said the ministry is collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other security agencies to identify and hand over any residents found to engage in use or sale of prohibited substances in state-owned estates.

He warned that any allottee found to have leased or rented apartments to illicit drug users, internet fraudsters, or persons of questionable character will have their allocation revoked if such allegations are verified.

He encouraged residents to report any suspicious or negative activities within the estates via the ministry’s official public reporting channels by text or WhatsApp messages to 0706 330 1251 or via electronic mail: housing@lagosstate.gov.ng.

This, he said, will help promote safety and enhance the overall well-being of residents.

The Permanent Secretary also disclosed that discussions are ongoing with private partners to provide alternative power solutions for estate facilities, thereby reducing maintenance costs for residents.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Director of the Estate Department, Mrs. Olukemi Fosudo, stated that the stakeholders’ forum was designed to encourage collaboration among residents, clarify the roles and responsibilities of allottees, facility managers, and the Ministry, and address security and safety concerns within. (The Nation)