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THE Lagos State Government has urged residents of LagosHoms to work together with the estate management and other residents to create a harmonious and sustainable community.
Mr Abdulhafis Toriola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, gave the advice to residents during the third stakeholders meeting for Ikeja Division, at Lagoshoms, Oko Oba, Agege, on Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting aimed to communicate the terms and regulations governing LagosHoms and to emphasise the importance of enforcing these rules for a sustainable environment.
Toriola, who highlighted key points of the meeting to the residents, encouraged all to have insurance coverage to protect against unforeseen problems.
He said that the government “discourages any alterations to the original plans of the flats and would sanction offenders”.
He also told them that any changes in ownership must be notified the government for proper documentation.
Toriola assured the residents that the state Ministry of Environment was working on relocating the abbatior to a more remote area to address environmental pollution concerns.
He added that it was the responsibility of residents to pay service charges to cover maintenance costs such as painting, CCTV, security, and recreation facilities.
The Senior Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, Mr Ayodeji Amodu, advised the residents to actively participate in facility management for a well-maintained and secure environment.
He urged them to be aware of muster points in case of fire emergencies and evacuate promptly when the alarm sounds.
Amodu encouraged them to work together with their executive members and facility nanagers to ensure the smooth operation and sustainability of the estate.
Mrs Olukemi Fosudo, Director Estate Department, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, said that the sensitisation programne would cover all sectional areas of the state estates to engage with residents, understand their challenges, and provide assistance.
She urged residents to abide by the rules and regulations outlined in their letters of allocation to uphold the standards set by the government.
Mrs Toro Oladapo, former Editor in NAN and a resident in one of the estate, commended the state government for providing affordable housing and maintaining estates to international standards.
She suggested that the state Ministry of Housing should conduct more frequent inspections of the estates to ensure that residents adhere to the rules and regulations.
This, she said, would help maintain the high standards set by the government.
NAN reports that the meeting focused on educating residents about their responsibilities and the government’s expectations for maintaining a sustainable and valuable living environment at LagosHoms.(NAN)
31st August, 2024.
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