The Lagos State Government has reiterated the importance of resident participation in sustaining safe, secure and well-managed public housing estates, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life of residents across Government-owned housing schemes.
The commitment was reaffirmed by the Commissioner for housing in Lagos State Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during a stakeholder engagement and public enlightenment programme organised for residents of Lagos State Housing Estates within Badagry Division held at the LagosHOMS Housing Estate, Amuwo Odofin.
The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Gbolahan Toriola, stated that while the State Government continues to invest in housing infrastructure and estate maintenance, the long-term sustainability of public housing estates depends significantly on the cooperation and active involvement of residents.
According to him “residents have an important role to play in protecting shared infrastructure, complying with estate regulations, supporting sanitation initiatives and fostering peaceful coexistence within their communities.” Residents of Lagos State Government-owned Estates were also urged to ‘’prioritize participation in the monthly sanitation exercise recently reintroduced by the State’’.
He noted that the stakeholder engagement initiative forms part of the Ministry's broader strategy to strengthen collaboration between Government and residents while creating channels for feedback that support improved service delivery in public housing estates.
"The sustainability of Government-owned housing estates is a shared responsibility. Beyond the provision of infrastructure, residents must actively contribute to the upkeep of their environment and support measures aimed at preserving public assets," the Permanent Secretary said.
During the engagement, residents received information on estate management, infrastructure protection, fire safety, consumer rights, insurance coverage, environmental sanitation, domestic violence prevention and emergency preparedness. They also interacted with officials of relevant agencies and stakeholders on issues affecting the estate.
The programme further provided an avenue for residents to discuss matters relating to power supply, security, sanitation, water systems, recreational facilities and other community concerns, with Ministry officials outlining ongoing and planned interventions to enhance living conditions within Government-owned estates.
Commending the initiative, Chairman of the LagosHOMS Amuwo Odofin Residents Association, Mr. Monsuru Tiamiyu, described the engagement as a valuable platform that has strengthened communication and cooperation between residents and Government.
He expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for its commitment to improving living standards in public housing estates and for providing residents with opportunities to engage directly with relevant authorities on matters affecting their welfare.Tiamiyu also assured the Ministry of the continued support of residents in protecting shared infrastructure, promoting environmental sanitation and contributing to the overall development of the estate.
In his response, the Permanent Secretary emphasized that the Lagos State Ministry of Housing will continue to sustain stakeholder engagement and public enlightenment programmes as part of efforts to strengthen resident participation, promote responsible community living and ensure the effective management of public housing estates across the State.The Lagos State Ministry of Housing will continue to sustain stakeholder engagement and public enlightenment programmes as part of efforts to strengthen resident participation, promote responsible community living and ensure the effective management of public housing estates across the State.
Ganiu Lawal
Deputy Director, Public Affairs
23/ 6/2026
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Head of Public Education, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mr. Amodu Shakiru, Managing Director Galaxy Insurance Brokers ,Omo-Oba Alh. Abdul- lateef Alade, Managing Director Kamey Fire Services ,Prince Adedayo Ajose, Director Estate Department, Esv. Mrs Olukemi Fosudo, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola, Lagos State Domestic Sexual Violence Mr. Adeyanju Ajape, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Mr. Ashiru Rafiu and Lagos State Assurance Company Mr. Ladi Wright at the Stakeholders Meeting organized for the Badagry Division
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Chairman Resident Association Egan-Igando Housing Estate, Mr. Tunde Yusuf, Past Chairman Resident Association Millennium Housing Estate, Mr. Ime Udoma, General Secretary LagosHoms Housing Estate Amuwo-Odofin, Mrs. Adedoyin Okebule, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola, Director Estate Department, Esv. Mrs Olukemi Fosudo, Chairman LagosHoms Resident Association Amuwo-Odofin, Mr. Monsuru Tiamiyu, General Secretary Resident Association Chois City Estate Agbowa, Mr. Samuel Abidoye at the Stakeholders Meeting organized by the Ministry for residents of Lagos State Government-owned housing estates in Badagry Division
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