Kogi State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals illegally occupying National Housing Buildings in Phases I, II, and III, located at Crusher, Lokoja, Kogi State
A statement according to the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Taiye Abanika on Friday in Lokoja called on the illegal occupants of the National Housing Buildings at Crusher, Lokoja to vacate with immediate effect.
Abanika noted that, “The illegal occupation of the housing units has compromised the National Housing Programme (NHP), designed to provide affordable housing solutions for Nigerians.
“Over 85% of the houses in the estate are currently being occupied illegally, with some individuals even selling the houses to unsuspecting buyers.”
Giving a breakdown of the building occupied illegally, Abanika said, “In Phase I: 76 units, comprising 4 one-bedroom semidetached bungalows, 48 two-bedroom semidetached bungalows, and 24 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.
“Phase II: 92 units, comprising 20 one-bedroom semidetached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semidetached bungalows, and 44 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.
“Phase III: 92 units, comprising 16 one-bedroom semi -detached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semi detached bungalows, and 48 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.”
The government urged the illegal occupants to vacate the premises immediately, to enable rightful allottees who have duly paid for the units to take possession of their homes, “This urgent call to action aims to safeguard the interests of legitimate homeowners and maintain the integrity of the National Housing Programme.”
The State Government assured that it will take all necessary steps to restore order and ensure that the National Housing Programme is implemented as intended.
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