Ogun State - Ogun set to complete Laderin workers’ estate

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 Determined to meet the housing needs of its workforce, Ogun State government has concluded plans to complete the already existing structures at the Laderin workers estate in Abeokuta which are presently at the foundation state.

The state Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Daniel Adejobi who disclosed this to journalists 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.

According to him, all interested buyer 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 workers estate in that area, has opened it up to lots of business activities, pointing out that with the speedy development being experienced in the estate, government would provide more infrastructures such as drainages 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 material are used’’.

The Commissioner highlighted part of work done in the last 2 years as, construction of Nigeria Labour congress (NLC), House, reconstruction of Totoro Health Centre, construction of modern shed at the mechanic village, Obada-Oko, Awowo farm settlement, renovation of cultural centres and completion of existing housing estates across the state.

Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release