- The Kogi State government has ordered the removal of illegal occupants from National Housing buildings in Lokoja, emphasizing urgent compliance
- Over 85% of the housing units are illegally occupied, hindering rightful allottees from accessing their homes and violating the National Housing Programme
On Friday, the Kogi State government announced that it had ordered the removal of illegal occupants from National Housing buildings in Lokoja. This action targets unauthorized residents in the Crusher area of the state capital.
Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Taiye Abanika issued the directive, emphasizing the urgency of compliance. He warned against defiance, stressing that illegal occupation undermines the National Housing Programme (NHP).
“Phase II has 92 units, comprised of 20 one-bedroom semidetached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semidetached bungalows, and 44 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.
“Phase III has 92 units, comprised of 16 one-bedroom semidetached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semidetached bungalows, and 48 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.
“Unfortunately, over 85 per cent of the houses in the various estates are currently being occupied illegally, with some individuals even selling the houses to unsuspecting buyers,” he added.
The commissioner said the government’s decision aimed to eliminate the illegal occupants to enable rightful allottees, who had duly paid for the units to take possession of their homes.
He added: “This urgent call to action is meant to safeguard the interests of legitimate homeowners and maintain the integrity of the National Housing Programme.
“We will ensure that all necessary steps are taken to restore order and that the national housing programme is implemented as intended,” Abanika concluded.
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