OGUN authorities have concluded plans to complete the already existing structures at the Laderin workers estate in Abeokuta to meet the housing needs of its workforce.
The state Commissioner for Housing, Mr Daniel Adejobi who disclosed this to journalist in Abeokuta, said government would make further use of the available land in the estate to build more houses for its workers, which would be of two and three bedroom flats. Laderin workers estate is presently at the foundation stage.
According to him, all interest buyers will deposit 10 to 20 percent down payment while 80 percent balance would be spread over a period of at least 15 years depending on the age of the buyer.
Mr. Adejobi noted that the existence of the working estate in that area has opened it up to lots of business activities, pointing out that with the speedy development being experience in the estate, government would provide more infrastructures such as drainage’s and good road network.
Adejobi said that government through the State Property Investment Company (OPIC) and Housing Corporation have over 50 housing estates across the state, as they are saddled with the responsibilities of providing low cost houses to workers and citizens of the state.
He reiterated Government’s commitment to ensure quality in all construction works being embarked upon, Saying that “Anytime we are having any housing construction, we are always on site to monitor and ensure that right quantity and quality materials are used”.
The Commissioner highlighted part of work done in the last two years as, construction of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) House, reconstruction of Totoro Health Centre, Construction of modern sheds at the mechanic village, Obada-Oko, Awowo farm settlement, renovation of cultural centre and completion of existing housing estates across the state.
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