Lagos Govt Threatens Revocation, Warns Allottees Against Violating Estate Rules

The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to allottees of its housing estates, saying it will revoke allocations of those who fail to comply with estate regulations or pay mandatory fees.

The warning followed remarks made by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during a monthly stakeholders’ forum and public enlightenment meeting held at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate, Epe.

In a statement shared on the state government’s official X handle on Tuesday, Akinderu-Fatai, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, said the move was aimed at safeguarding the welfare of residents and preserving the integrity of state-owned housing infrastructure.

“The Lagos State Government will revoke the home allocations of allottees who fail to comply with extant rules and regulations guiding the estates,” Akinderu-Fatai stated.

He stressed that the enforcement of estate regulations, particularly the prompt payment of facility maintenance fees and insurance premiums, was essential to sustain the standard and quality of housing projects across the state.

Toriola cautioned residents against carrying out unauthorised structural changes, modifications, or redesigns within the estates, noting that such acts distort the approved master plan and would attract sanctions.

He also warned that allottees who had not taken physical possession of their allocated apartments risked losing them.

“The State Government’s intention is to provide homes for genuine residents in need of accommodation, not for property speculators,” he said.

The Permanent Secretary revealed that the Ministry of Housing is collaborating with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other security agencies to identify and apprehend residents involved in the use or sale of prohibited substances within state-owned estates.

He said any allottee found to have rented or leased their apartments to drug users, internet fraudsters, or individuals of questionable character would forfeit their allocation once such allegations are verified.

Residents were urged to promptly pay their facility management fees and insurance premiums to ensure the continued provision of essential services such as security, waste management, street lighting, sanitation, and protection against fire or storm damage.

Toriola also encouraged residents to report suspicious activities through official ministry channels via text or email to help promote safety and strengthen community security.

According to him, discussions are ongoing with private partners to introduce alternative power solutions that would reduce estate maintenance costs.

He further disclosed ongoing projects, including network road construction at CHOIS City, Agbowa, and repairs of electricity transformers at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate.

The Permanent Secretary urged residents to take ownership of public facilities and actively monitor project execution to ensure sustainability.