The Lagos State Government has urged allottees of its housing estates to comply with established rules to ensure sustainable and orderly living environments.
Eko Hot News reports that the call was made during a stakeholders’ meeting and public enlightenment session held at Oba Adegboruwa Housing Estate in Igbogbo, Ikorodu.
The engagement was organised by the Ministry of Housing as part of its monthly outreach to residents of government-owned estates.
Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, delivered the message through the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola.
He explained that the meeting aimed to gather feedback from residents and provide practical solutions to improve living conditions across estates.
The Commissioner noted that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has continued to invest in upgrading infrastructure within state-owned housing estates.
He stressed that maintaining these improvements requires cooperation from allottees and adherence to estate regulations.
According to him, rules are essential in every society and must be followed to preserve order and ensure fairness among residents.
He added that residents should take responsibility for routine maintenance and address minor issues within their communities.
This, he said, would allow the government to focus on larger infrastructural challenges affecting the estates.
The Commissioner also highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue between residents and the government to address emerging concerns.
He noted that feedback from such engagements has helped authorities identify and resolve key issues in various estates.
Residents were encouraged to take ownership of their environment and contribute actively to its upkeep.
Earlier, Director of Estate Department, ESV. Olukemi Fosudo, welcomed participants and outlined the purpose of the stakeholders’ forum.
She explained that the initiative is designed to educate residents on important issues affecting their quality of life.
Fosudo added that the platform promotes collaboration between residents, facility managers and government officials.
She encouraged residents to report issues such as sewage concerns, electrical faults and other infrastructure challenges.
According to her, open communication will help strengthen relationships and improve service delivery within the estates.
Stakeholders from various agencies also made presentations during the session, offering guidance on better estate management.
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, represented by Adedokun Mathew, stressed the need for proper waste disposal practices.
He advised residents to engage only approved PSP operators and maintain cleanliness within their surroundings.
Officials also highlighted the role of proper hygiene in preventing health challenges within residential communities.
The Nigeria Civil Defence Corps, represented by Oluwarotimi Soyoye, emphasised the need for improved security awareness among residents.
He encouraged vigilance and cooperation to enhance safety across the estates.
Other agencies, including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency and Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, also shared insights.
Their presentations focused on safety, consumer rights, emergency preparedness and general well-being.
The meeting provided residents with an opportunity to ask questions and share their concerns directly with officials.
Participants expressed appreciation for the initiative and the opportunity to engage with relevant authorities.
The Lagos State Government reaffirmed its commitment to improving housing conditions and ensuring a better quality of life for residents.
Officials noted that continuous engagement with stakeholders will remain a key strategy in achieving sustainable housing development.
The session ended with a renewed call for compliance, cooperation and active participation from all estate allottees.
