The Oyo State Government has disproved reports alleging that it demolished a property belonging to the former Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Rauf Olaniyan, for political reasons.
Oyo state government has denied media reports that it had demolished a property belonging to the former deputy governor of the state, Rauf Olaniyan for political reasons.
Some online media had reported that Oyo State Ministry of Land and Urban Development through its officials demolished the former governor’s property located at Temidire Zone 1, Bodija/Ojoo Expressway, Ibadan,
The Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Akin-Funmilayo Williams debunked the demolition while speaking with journalists after an on the spot assessment on the property noting that only fences erected illegally to block access road was brought down.
The commissioner also explained that the decision was taken after receiving a lot of complaints from residents of the community and serving notices to those concerned.
He said the approval claimed to be obtained by the federal ministry of lands, housing and urban development prohibited those concerned from blocking the access road linking to the major road.
The Commissioner noted that the Ministry’s officials served the former deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan, a notice to remove the illegal structure after complaints from the residents of the community.
He added that government would not tolerate any unlawful act that would truncate the peaceful atmosphere enjoyed by the people of the state.
Ogun state government has completed the first phase of 35 housing units at the Ibara Government Reservation Area,GRA, Abeokuta, as part of its urban renewal efforts.
During an inspection of ongoing construction at the Ibara Government Reservation Area, GRA, and the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said the housing projects had improved the appearance and livability of the state’s major cities.
He stated that his vision is becoming a reality through transformative projects in major towns across the state.
Governor Abiodun expressed concern over the poor condition of the GRAs before his administration stepped in, noting many were uninhabitable
He praised the progress made so far, including the installation of drainage systems, sidewalks, solar-powered streetlights, electricity, and water systems.
The governor commended the Commissioner for Housing and his team for their hard work, saying: “A vision without an effective team cannot be realized. Fortunately, our team has worked diligently to bring our vision to life, and the results are evident.”
He promised similar urban renewal projects for GRAs in Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ota.
Governor Abiodun also reiterated his goal of attracting more residents and investors from Lagos to Ogun State through better infrastructure and housing opportunities.
At the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate along Kobape Road, the governor explained that the project was inherited from the previous administration and initially faced legal disputes.
He explained that government resolved these issues out of court to ensure the project’s continuation and described the estate as a noble initiative to provide quality housing in a prime location in Abeokuta.
Governor Abiodun emphasized the importance of continuity in governance, saying: “I looked beyond personalities and focused on the collective interest of the state. This estate represents a significant investment in the welfare of our people, and I am pleased that we have transformed it into a first-class residential community.”
He urged prospective buyers to take advantage of the current prices before potential increases due to inflation.
Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Akande Omoniyi, explained that the Ibara GRA renewal project aims to modernize the estate, which was originally built in 1976.
He said four clusters were currently active, with the first phase of 200 duplexes set for commissioning in the next two months while additional units will be ready by December.
Our correspondent reports that the urban renewal and housing projects reflected Ogun State government’s commitment to creating modern, livable communities and boosting economic growth through strategic infrastructure development.
In a bid to ensure communal peace and progress, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated Chairmen and Members of the Rent Tribunal in Osun State.
At the inauguration held at Exco Lounge, Governor’s office, State Secretariat, Abere, Osun State, the Governor approved the appointment of 39 Chairmen and Members of Tribunals for the Nine Federal constituencies in the state.
Governor Adeleke, represented by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Jimi Bada stated that the appointment is per the Residential Accommodation (Rent Control) Law Cap. 144 Laws of Osun, 2003, Section 5(1)(a) and (b).
He said the constitution of the Rent Tribunal is aimed at enhancing communal peace and dispensation of justice in landlord/tenant-related disputes as well as ensuring peaceful and amicable resolution of rent-related issues in all the federal constituencies in Osun State.
Governor Adeleke while congratulating the appointees implored them to discharge their responsibilities creditably and be guided by the extant provisions of the Osun State Rent Control and Recovery of Premises Law 2003.
Governor urged them to uphold the principles of professionalism and integrity fairness, accessibility and timelines whenever they are discharging their duties.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairmen and Members of the Tribunal, Mrs Oluwayemisi Akintajuwa appreciated the governor for the confidence reposed in them and promised to uphold the rule of law guiding the tribunal and discharge their responsibilities without fairness and favour.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says he is ready to partner with the Federal Housing Authority to fulfil President Bola Tinubu’s Housing Agenda.
The governor stated this while hosting the management team of the Federal Housing Authority, at the Government House, Oke-Fia in Osogbo.
Governor Adeleke who commended President Bola Tinubu for his renewed hope plan for the housing sector, stressed that he believed the President has the right team to make his plan a reality.
He noted that his government has demonstrated willingness to support the efforts of President Tinubu to pilot the country out of the current socio-economic crisis.
“A federation is composed of federating units. All units join hands for the collective delivery of good governance. When Mr President was the Governor of Lagos state, he demonstrated how subnational entities can break new ground for the good of their people. Now as the President of the Republic, he relates with the state Governors with open, supportive hands. It is clear that Mr President wants all federating units to join hands and cooperate for successful governance”, the governor said.
Governor Adeleke, therefore, urged the management to continue to place national interest above any political interest, stressing that there are several political parties in Nigeria, but the bottom line is for them to record governance successes for the people.
Earlier, the MD/CEO, Federal Housing Authority, Mr Oyetunde Ojo had told the governor that the team is on a nationwide consultative tour directed by President Tinubu on his Renewed Hope agenda to build affordable houses for Nigerians.
Mr Ojo said the team came intending to partner with the state government and to request land for the construction of the Federal Housing Estate in Osun in line with the federal government’s plans to build affordable houses which all classes of citizens would be able to benefit from.
The Federal Housing Authority has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Ekiti State government to address the housing deficit in the state.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority, Mr Oyetunde Ojo, stated this when he led some of the officials of the agency on a courtesy visit to Governor Biodun Oyebanji in his office in Ado Ekiti.
Mr Ojo emphasized the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda and his goal to eliminate the housing shortage nationwide and provide affordable shelters to Nigerians.
He also highlighted the agency’s new approach towards ensuring the construction of houses in alignment with each region’s culture and tradition.
Governor Oyebanji while welcoming the visitors, pledged the state government’s support for the agency’s efforts under Oyetunde Ojo’s leadership, believing it would contribute significantly to the economic growth of the states.
Governor Oyebanji reiterated his confidence in the renewed hope agenda’s potential to bring positive changes to the country, thanking President Tinubu for appointing an Ekiti son as the Chairman of the Nigeria Housing Authority.
Ogun state government has restated its determination to continue to initiate programmes and policies, especially in the area of land that will attract more investments and make the state an investor hub for Nigeria.
Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the assurance in Abeokuta during the distribution of Certificates of Occupancy to five thousand beneficiaries under the Ogun State Land Administration and Revenue Management System.
Governor Abiodun who was represented by the Secretary to State government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi said the present administration had embarked on various steps to ensure that the process of land business in Ogun state was transformed.
He said the government was working hard to conclude the distribution of the outstanding certificates of occupancy before the first quarters of 2024.
In separate remarks, Commissioner for Physical Planning, Mr Tunji Odulami and his Housing ministry counterpart, Jagunmolu Jamiu Omoniyi, said the distribution of CofO to 5,000 people was an indication that the present administration was taking the bull by the horns to address the delay in the distribution of the documents.
Earlier, the Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Otunba Segun Fowora, noted that the introduction of the Ogun State Land Administration and Revenue Management System by the present administration was to speed the process of land administration and make it seamless, maintaining that the Bureau of Lands would continue to implement the governor’s vision on land matters.
One of the recipients and former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ayilara Adedoyin, lauded the state government for the initiative, noting that it would help legitimize their properties and give them peace of mind.
A former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has given reasons why the rent-to-own scheme must be further improved upon by the government and stakeholders as part of efforts to reduce the number of homeless persons in the country.
He gave the recommendation on Thursday while delivering his keynote address at the ongoing 50th-anniversary celebration of the Federal Housing Authority on Thursday in Abuja.
According to the former minister, financial capacity is a hindrance for most persons to purchase homes outright.
As a result, the Federal and state governments must expand rent-to-own programmes.
He said, “Homelessness is the most undignifying experience for a human being and must be confronted with the necessary resolve by political leaders and policymakers. The sad but painful truth is that not everybody will be able to afford to buy a house; but I strongly believe that rental housing for all is possible, not only based on how we build but also how people pay rent.
“Therefore, our housing policy must focus on rental as it focuses on ownership. Consequently, rent-to-own initiatives that started in the last administration must not be allowed to die.
“Instead, there is scope in my view for improvement in expanding rent-to-own schemes at Federal and State levels, and also increasing advocacy for state legislators to make laws that make the payment of rent convenient and convergent with wages and salaries.”
Fashola, speaking on the theme, “The future of housing in Nigeria and 50 years of FHA: A call to action for political leaders and policymakers from decent and affordable housing”, also called for increasing advocacy for state legislators to make laws that make the payment of rent convenient and convergent with wages and salaries.
He emphasised the need for the nation’s housing policy to be oriented toward rental housing and the Federal Housing Authority must be cognisant of this adding that the 50th anniversary celebration must birth evolve new methods of home ownership.
The former Lagos State Governor further gave suggestions on financing, housing types, affordability, people participation, and maintenance with a charge that, “Federal Housing Authority must become a proper business run on very strict corporate governance principles that conform with global best practice and this will be consistent with previous attempts to commercialise or privatise the authority.
He said, “Federal Housing Authority should recognise that the market demand is probably dominated by those in the age bracket of around 25 to 35 years and it would be helpful for Federal Housing Authorityto conduct a highly professional survey of what their needs are before designing and building.
“The other survey that I would advocate is the payment mode that this category of potential buyers will opt for and to urge Federal Housing Authority to factor in digital platforms for advertising, sale, and payment because this is the language of this class of buyers. If Federal Housing Authorityexpects these class of buyers to come to their offices to come and collect forms to buy houses and go through some of the ancient red tape that time has tied away for Federal Housing Authority, then there is a risk to success.”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved a three-month grace period for owners of 189 undeveloped plots of land in the FCT to begin to develop them or get their allocation papers revoked.
The Director of Information and Communication at the FCT Administration, Mr Muhammad Sule, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the affected titled holders had obtained building plan approvals, but were yet to develop the properties.
He stated that the affected property owners were expected to develop the property within the stipulated period or have their title documents revoked in line with extant laws.
The grace period, he explained, applied to individuals and to corporate organisations that had showed the desire to develop their property by obtaining building plan approvals.
He added that public institutions that had land titles within the FCT but yet to develop same were also advised to do so within the three months grace period to avoid the sanction.
“The minister has extended this gesture to 189 property owners due to their desire to develop the properties by obtaining building plan approvals, a prerequisite for the development of any property in the FCT.
“Owners of the plots were exempted from revocation because they had already demonstrated firm commitment to develop their property by obtaining necessary documents from the FCT Administration.
“The minister is urging the affected property owners to take advantage of the gesture and develop their plots in line with the terms of their offer of Right-of-Occupancy,’’ Sule stated.
The director added that the FCT Administration equally appealed to public institutions that had been allocated land to begin the development of their plots, failing which their title documents would be revoked.
Ogun State government says it has commenced the clearing of site for the construction of 200 housing units at Iperu, in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing, Mr Jagunmolu Omoniyi, said the move was to provide housing solution to the emerging Remo Zone Economic Hub, with the expected influx of workers to the area and complement the state government’s investment in the Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport.
Mr Omoniyi noted that the project would be executed through direct labour, each unit would be offered to the public at eight point five million naira for the carcass option and fifteen million naira for fully finished units.
The special adviser explained that the project would boost the local economy as 5,000 artisans and over 50 suppliers would be engaged on the site.
Mr. Omoniyi added that the project is expected to be completed in six months.
Participants at a stakeholders’ forum at the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, have advocated establishment of a petitions tribunal on land matters and award stiffer punishments to persons promoting land grabbing in the state.
Those that attended the forum on amendment of a bill for a law to prohibit entry and occupation of landed properties, anti-violence and fraudulent conducts, armed robbery, kidnapping and related matters held in Abeokuta, made the submission.
A Surveyor, Mr Bode Adeaga and another participant, Mr Olalekan Idowu expressed optimism that the establishment of tribunal would aid prosecution of suspected land grabbers and check the menace.
They also urged government to properly regulate the process for land acquisition.
Also, the Towulade of Akinale, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, called on traditional rulers to desist from getting involved in the dastardly act of land grabbing and ensure peaceful co-existence among all residents of their communities.
In a contribution, a representative of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Mr Olayinka Folarin expressed hope that the bill would promote peace in the society.
Mr Folarin called for stiffer penalties against individuals or groups, including security officers who connive with suspected land grabbers to harass owners of landed properties.
The Federal Government has been urged to review the Land Use Act of 1978 in the bid to reduce the growing housing deficit in the country and provide affordable shelter for the people.
An Environmental expert and Director of School of Environmental Studies at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr. Samson Agbato disclosed this at a news conference commemorating the 3rd International Conference of the School.
Dr Agbato who noted that the housing deficit in the country stood at 28 million called for the revitalization of both educational and mortgage institutions to better serve the needs of Nigerians, especially low income and no income earners.
The Director who attributed the increasing building collapse in the country to corruption and failure of the regulatory agencies to enforce standard, advised the government to ensure a reduction in the cost of building materials and make funds available for subscribers of mortgage banks.
Also, the Chairman, Conference Planning Committee, Dr Olabisi Baiyewu said the conference scheduled for the 28th and 29th of this month with the theme “Sustainable Built Environment and Innovative Development in the 21st Century”, was aimed at generating solutions for building a sustainable environment in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.
He said the event would help in harvesting knowledge and strategic policy drives capable of enabling the nation to build sustainable environment through the invaluable contributions of scholars.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered an immediate investigation into the collapse of a two-storey building at Rumuoke Street, off Okilton junction in Ada George road, Port Harcourt.
According to reports, a two-storey building under construction collapsed early on Thursday morning, injuring four persons.
Fubara in a statement by his media aide, Boniface Onyedi, said the state government must find out the immediate and remote causes of the incident.
Speaking after the inspection of the collapsed 2-storey building, the governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Projects, Engr. Emeka Woke, charged the relevant government agencies to immediately fish out those involved in the project.
According to him, anyone found culpable will be made to face the law.
The statement reads, “The Ministry of Urban Development is to take immediate action by conducting site investigations and site inspections
“The destructive testing and non-destructive testing of collapsed structural elements to establish their strength by the determination of the yield strength of the reinforcements and sieve analysis of the soil at the site, to ascertain the immediate and remote causes of the building collapse.
“If there is any compromise by those involved in the project, they will be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.”
While sympathizing with the four injured men whom he visited at the hospital, the doctors treating them also assured him that they would be discharged in a few days as they were already in stable condition.
He said the government had urgently mobilized earth-moving equipment to the site to evacuate the debris of the collapsed building while the site has been cordoned off.
Oyo State Government has begun a Data Verification Exercise of the owners of properties on the land acquired for the Nigerian Air-force Base in Ajia, Ibadan.
The State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Olusegun Olayiwola, disclosed this while addressing the property owners at the project site in Ajia.
He assured that the government will compensate all the rightful owners of the property after carrying out necessary procedures.
He explained that the ministry has concluded work on the amount to be given to the victims as compensation.
The commissioner maintained that the payment will be in batches, adding that all property owners are to undergo a data verification exercise to ensure the payment goes to the right person.
He sought the support and cooperation of property owners and residents of the town in the ongoing property owners’ data verification exercise in Ajia.
Mr Olayiwola, however, called for the compilation and submission of names of property owners excluded during the initial land enumeration to the ministry for necessary action.
“I commend you for your patience, understanding and cooperation. Some people were saying that the government will not compensate you, it is a rumour”.
“The governor has asked us to look into your issue and give him our report.”
“Governor Makinde loves you and he will put smiles on your faces soon.”
“Our staffers will be in Ajia with you for three days for data verification, this is to avert false claims.”
“Compensation will be in phases, I assure you that the government will compensate everyone.”
Speaking on behalf of the victims, Mr Adelokun Olalekan, appealed to the government to adopt a master plan enumeration list for data verification exercise and payment to prevent unforeseen circumstances.
Among those who visited the acquired land was the Personal Assistant to the Governor, Alhaji Akeem Azeez, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Mofoluke Adebiyi and the Directors.
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The Federal Government has put in place modalities for stress-free loans, for Nigerians to acquire affordable housing in the country.
Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola stated this in Abuja, at the opening of the 2022 Board Retreat of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.
Over the years, affordable housing and credit facilities have remained a great challenge, especially for Civil Servants in the country.
The retreat was organized to tackle the problem of access to affordable housing funds and chat ways of repositioning the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, which provides long-term credit facilities to mortgage Organisations in Nigeria.
Unveiling the FMBN New Corporate Statements, the Minister of Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola, while highlighting the achievement recorded, stressed that obstacles that could hinder easy access to credit facilities had been removed.
“There have been changes that had been made to the eligibility conditions to improve access to finance, for example, the equity contribution ratio for certain types of loans have been reduced, also, the National Council For Housing and Land, last week adopted a recommendation for the Bank to seek NDIC insurance of its contributor’s fund among other measures”. He said.
The Chief Executive and Managing Director of FMBN Mr Madu Hamman said the bank had so far executed 38 Percent of its strategic initiative, while 26 per cent are ongoing, all aimed at providing access to low-cost housing for citizens.
Chairman Board of Directors FMBN Mr Ayodeji Ariyo, explained that the high cost of building materials, access to land and Mortgage financing remained major constraints in the construction of the real estate subsector and performance of the FMBN.
“There are six pillars promoted as the springboard towards achieving the targets if the five-year strategy plans, 1: to deepen Mortgage penetration by facilitating access to home ownership. 2:To strengthen corporate visibility and brand loyalty. 3: to ensure operational excellence to achieve efficient business process among others”. He said
In their presentations, the Stakeholders agreed that FMBN being one of the secondary mortgage institutions must reposition itself to harness its full potential, while taking cognizance of the current economic realities in the country.
The Federal Government has handed over keys to the beneficiaries of the sales of National Housing Programme Houses phase 1 in Osun State.
At the handing over ceremony in Abere, Ede North Local Government, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fasola announced that the Federal Government had approved 694 subscribers out of over 12,000 people that applied through the web-portal launched November 21st last year.
Represented by the Controller of Housing in Osun State, Mr Salako Adeoye, the minister said in Osun State 4 persons had fully paid for the houses of their choices within the estate which comprises of 76-units of 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom.
He called on Nigerians to avail themselves the opportunity of owning a house in the 35-states and FCT that have been completed except Lagos.
Mr Fasola listed requirements for qualification to access the houses which could be uploaded on the web-portal includes: “current passport photograph in JPEG or PNG format, most recent copy of your current tax clearance/pay slip in PDF format; means of identification..; letter of recommendation from any primary mortgage…”
“The advantages of owning a house in our NHP Estates includes the well-spaced sizes such as one-bedroom units is about 60-70 square meters”.
A beneficiary being presented with the house keys
Also speaking, the Timi of Edeland who is the traditional ruler of the host community, Oba Munirudeen Lawal lauded the Federal Government Housing Programme which he believed would attract further development to the area.
Oba Lawal however appealed to the Federal government to extend Housing projects to rural communities.
“I believe extending this housing project with it’s attendant social amenities to rural areas would in a way improved the quality of life of rural dwellers and halt the spate of rural-urban migration”.
Two of the beneficiaries, Messers Akinkunmi Akinola and Oyejide Ayodeji described the Intervention as the easiest way for Nigerians to own a home, particularly with it’s flexible payment system.
A new digitalized certificate of occupancy C-OF-O under the Home Ownership Charter Scheme of Ondo state HOCOS has been Inaugurated .
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu while performing the ceremony in Akure the Ondo State capital gave out the documents to the first thirty beneficiaries.
Mr Akeredolu said the idea was to arrange a customer friendly approach for legitimate ownership of land in the state and boost economy.
He hinted that land owners without titles from the improved digitalized HOCOS C – Of – O would no longer access any form of compensation for property demolition occasioned by infrastructural projects.
In a remark , the commissioner for lands and infrastructure , Mr Raimi Aminu said the new phase of the project would kick start in earnest appealing to residents to patronize the scheme.
Dignitaries at the ceremony included Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Deji of Akure Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, Olowa of Igbara Oke , Oba Francis Agbede, State APC chairman , Mr Ade Adetimehin.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called for sustainable collaborations between the Agency and relevant stakeholders in the efforts to ensure the successful conduct of the 2023 general elections.
INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ogun State, Mr Niyi Ijalaye made the call at the official opening of a new prototype office building for the Commission at Ota, Ado – Odo /Ota local government area of the state.
Mr Ijalaye who described the INEC’s prototype office building as a laudable project stated that the continuous cooperation and support of relevant stakeholders would provide the needed synergies to facilitate the delivery of free, fair and credible election in the country.
The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner applauded the Olota of Ota, Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege and the Olota – in – council for providing the land for the building project to enhance the security and productivity of INEC’s staff reiterated the Commission’s determination to ensure that every vote would count during the elections.
In a remark, the Olota of Ota, Professor Obalanlege who described the event as historic for the people of Ota, promised their continuous support for all efforts that would help to deepen the nation’s democracy and promote the socioeconomic growth of the people.
The Monarch also urged the stakeholders to ensure proper maintenance of the facility and prayed God make the elections violence – free, fair and credible in Ado Odo / Ota council area, in Ogun State and throughout the country.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has confirmed the appointment of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, as the 25th indigenous Force Public Relations Officer. CSP Adejobi was appointed in acting capacity on 16th February, 2022 after taking over from CP Frank Mba who was nominated by the Inspector-General of Police for the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi studied Archeology and Geography (Combined Honours) from the Premier University in Nigeria, University of Ibadan. He holds a master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same University. He had a long stint as Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State Police Command from 2008 -2016. He also served as PPRO Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, in 2016 and PPRO, Lagos State Police Command between September, 2020 and August, 2021, when he was posted to deputize the former Force PRO, CP Frank Mba. CSP Adejobi has carved a niche for himself in Police Public Relations Management with the experience he has gained serving as PPRO in different Police Commands and Zone for more than a decade.
He has also served as Operations Officer, OC Anti Bank Robbery and Anti Pipeline Vandalization, Sagamu Division from 2006 to 2008; Admin Officer, Department of Operations, Police Headquarters, Ogun State in 2008; Operations Officer, Department of Operations, Lagos State Command Ikeja in 2017; Directing Staff, Police College Ikeja; and as Personal Assistant to The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He is a member of several professional bodies and associations, which include: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); International Public Relations Association (IPRA); Point Man Leadership Institute, USA; International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), USA; Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP); Boys Brigade Nigeria; and the Institute of Corporate Administration, Nigeria.
SP ANJUGURI JESSE MANZAH, anipr ADMIN OFFICER FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT FORCE HEADQUARTERS ABUJA
Osun state government has warned miscreants disrupting activities at building sites in some parts of the state to stop or face the wrath of the law.
This is contained in a statement issued by the state commissioner for information and Civic Orientation ,Mrs Funke Egbemode.
The government condemns activities of the miscreants who have been harassing land owners and property developers, and engaging in other anti-economic activities across the state.
The statement which reiterates governmemt’s respect for the rule of law distances Osun governmemt from supporting such activities stressing that perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the land.
It adds that Security operatives have been fully briefed about this development and have the directives of the state government to arrest and prosecute those found harassing residents of Osun state.
Ogun State Government has sealed off thirty-two buildings in Isheri in Ifo Local government area of the State for violating various building regulations.
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Olatunji Odunlami who announced this during a chat with journalists in Abeokuta, noted that most of the buildings were either without planning permit or built beyond approval.
Mr Odunlami maintained that obtaining a planning permit before commencing construction was not negotiable, adding that the present administration was determined to ensure that the State remained safe, orderly, livable, and business-friendly.
The Physical Planning and Urban Development Commissioner also advised property owners and all concerned to desist from breaking the government seals,
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on , Mr. Tunde Olugbewesa solicited the cooperation of property owners towards achieving a safe and secure environment.
Hope has risen for Nigerians living in urban areas as the Federal government has said ownership of apartments in the National Housing Estate is opened to all.
The Minister Of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fasola stated this in a message to the inauguration of the National Housing Project, phase one in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
Represented by the Director, Urban and Regional Development in the Ministry, Mr Olasunkanmi Dunmoye, the Minister said, Nigerians, including those in the diaspora will benefit from the housing scheme without discrimination, once the intending owner applied on the dedicated website and followed due process.
Mr Fasola also explained that the price of the buildings had been subsidized by the Federal government to make them affordable to Nigerians.
Inaugurating the project, President Muhammadu Buhari gave assurance of his administration’s resolve to address housing deficit in the country.
Represented by the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, President Buhari noted that many of the urban areas were overcrowded, hence the need for housing as a cardinal programme of his administration.
The President pointed out that the housing estate was an achievement of the government’s effort to make life more comfortable for people as the Micro, Small and Medium-size businesses that drive the economy were the ones who won the contracts to build the houses.
He said not only did their successful bids offered an opportunity for the companies and their employees, but through them, government had unleashed a value chain of economic activities that improved the conditions of Nigerians who benefited from sub-contracts by supplying the building materials.
The Nigeria leader commended the Osun state government for a partnership that made the housing project possible while also hoping for improved collaboration in subsequent projects.
President Buhari hinted that the housing project had provided an opportunity for the Federal government to fulfil the outstanding promise of allocating houses to members of the Super Eagles after winning the 1994 African Cup of Nation which successive governments had not redeemed.
The President’s representative, Mr Rauf Aregbesola who was the Governor of Osun State when the project commenced in 2016 advised the contractor, the would be owners and tenants to plant trees around the Estate as a measure to mitigate the challenges of Climate change for the protection of the environment.
Also speaking, Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola , represented by the state Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Mr Nathaniel Agunbiade thanked the Federal government for the housing Project.
He said the project would complement efforts of the State at providing affordable shelter for its teeming population.
In his address of welcome, the South West Zonal Director National Housing programme, Dr. M.K. Mohammed submitted that the National Housing Project was completed in line with promoting local content directive contained in the Executive Orders 3 and 5, which he said had stimulated the economy through the production and use of the materials.
The Osun National Housing project christened “Inumidun Estate” consists of 72-Housing units comprising, 24-units in a condominium (1 bedroom-4, 2bedroom-16, 3 bedroom-4), 28-units 2 (Two) Bedroom and 20-units 3 (Three) Bedroom bungalows.
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state has performed turning of sod of the state workers’ Housing estate.
The Housing estate which will comprise of 120 three bedrooms and 60 two bedrooms apartments is located on 10 hectares of land behind Nigerian police, zone eleven headquarters, off osogbo-gbongan expressway, Ede.
The estate which was said to be delivered in months will be developed in partnership with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigera.
Speaking at the event, Governnor Oyetola said the Housing scheme was in furtherance of government’s efforts at prioritizing workers’welfare.
Governnor Oyetola noted the estate would fast track development of Ede land , boost socio economic status of the people calling on workers to reciprocate governments gesture through quality service delivery.
Earlier, the Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigera, represented by deputy general manager, Mr Raheem Onitoolo, commended Osun state government for freely releasing land for the scheme which he said would help in bringing the cost down, thus making it affordable for civil servants.
In a remark, the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola.Lawal explained that the land had long been acquired by government saying a recent Court ruling had also confirmed it belongs to the state government.
Also speaking, the state commissioner for land and physical planing, Mr Nathaniel Agunbiade decried the activities of land encroachment on government land in the state.
Mr Agunbiade commended Oba Adesola Lawal for acting appropriately over the activities of land grabbers on the project site.
Ogun state government has called for a concerted efforts from stakeholders especially the professional bodies to prevent incident of building collapse across the state.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Olatunji Odunlami who made the call in Abeokuta said the state would sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU with the state chapter of Building Collapse Prevention Guild, BCPG, to forestal unnecessary loss of lives and property arising from building collapse.
Mr Odunlami explained that the collaboration would also institutionalise effective control mechanism to ensure that all constructions in the State were captured, monitored and structurally certified from foundation to completion.
The Physical Planning and Urban Development Commissioner who described the rate at which buildings were being erected without following due process as worrisome said the government would partner private regulatory body to monitor building construction.
Mr Odunlami said the Guild would be expected to assist the government in the inspection and certification of building constructions in partnership with the Ogun State Building Production Management Authority and advised the body to desist from acts that could damage the reputation of the State government.
In a remark, the Chairman BCPG in the State, Mr. Segun Sogbetun reaffirmed the commitment of the body to partner the state government in its mission to guarantee safe and resilient habitat for the people.
He gave the assurance that they were ready to give necessary professional support for government to deliver on its set objectives in the sector.
Ogun State Government has launched a portal on its official website to enable prospective applicants and intending investors to get necessary information on procurement of building permits for residential and commercial purposes from the comfort of their homes.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Tunji Odunlami announced this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
A cross-section of attendees at the stakeholders’ meeting
Mr. Odunlami explained that the initiative was part of the efforts to forestall multiplicity of charges, revenue leakage and removal of bottlenecks in the process of ensuring prompt access to building permits.
He pointed out that proposals on one principal law and five regulations to provide legal backing for the restructuring, reforms and operations of the Ministry and other newly created agencies had also been initiated to enhance the process.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Yetunde Dina had noted that the forum would enable the government to assess the performance of various reforms policies geared towards creating the sustainable business environment for investors.
