By Hunvio Elizabeth IKEJA, LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has kicked off 2026 with renewed momentum in its housing agenda, announcing ...
By Hunvio Elizabeth
IKEJA, LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has kicked off 2026 with renewed momentum in its housing agenda, announcing plans to deliver a total of 14,022 housing units under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu. The disclosure came on Monday during a high level appraisal meeting at the Ministry of Housing, as the first full work week of the new year gathered pace across the state.
Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu Fatai, said the government was accelerating construction activities across multiple sites to ensure that thousands of Lagos residents gain access to decent and affordable homes within the year. According to him, more than 12,000 housing units have already been completed and handed over to beneficiaries in the last six years, a figure he described as evidence of the administration’s commitment to reducing the state’s housing deficit.
He explained that several priority housing clusters are now nearing completion and have been scheduled for commissioning in the coming months. Among them are Egan Igando Clusters Two and Three, which will jointly deliver 576 housing units and are expected to be completed within the first quarter of 2026. Also listed is Sangotedo Phase Two in Eti Osa East, a 528 unit estate that is currently in its final finishing stages, as well as Ibeshe Phase Two, which will add 192 new homes to the Igbogbo Baiyeku axis.
Akinderu Fatai also highlighted Ilubirin Phase One as one of the flagship projects of the administration. Designed as a premium live work play community in the heart of Lagos, the Ilubirin development is being pushed for delivery by December 2026.
Addressing project teams and senior officials at the meeting, the Commissioner urged all stakeholders to intensify their efforts, stressing that the vision of the state government remains focused on making quality and affordable housing accessible to the average Lagosian. He noted that speed must not come at the expense of quality, adding that the administration is determined to deliver homes that meet acceptable standards and provide long term value.
In a new twist to its housing strategy, the Ministry of Housing revealed plans to tackle the growing problem of abandoned buildings across the state. By invoking provisions of the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority Law, the government intends to facilitate the completion of long abandoned structures rather than allowing them to become safety hazards or criminal hideouts. Officials believe this approach will significantly boost housing supply in built up areas and reduce the long waiting periods associated with starting new projects from scratch.
The ambitious housing drive is being backed by a substantial increase in funding. The 2025 2026 budget cycle recorded an 81.7 percent rise in housing allocations, with over 101.6 billion naira committed to the sector. This funding is being deployed to strengthen public private partnerships and expand access to home ownership through schemes such as Rent to Own and Lagos HOMS, which allow beneficiaries to pay for their homes over a ten year period.
For residents on the waiting list for government supported housing, the message from the Ministry is one of cautious optimism. With construction activity peaking in the first quarter of the year, thousands of housing units are expected to be ready for handover by the end of March 2026.
In Badagry and its environs, the news is being received with particular interest. The Ajara Housing Scheme, which will deliver 420 units, has been confirmed as part of the wider housing push, raising hopes that long awaited relief for prospective homeowners in the area is now within reach.
As Lagos continues to grapple with rapid urban growth and rising demand for shelter, the state government insists that its fast paced housing drive in 2026 is not just about numbers, but about restoring dignity and stability to the lives of ordinary residents.
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