Lagos cracks down on Estate violations with enhanced monitoring

The Lagos State Ministry of Housing has intensified oversight of government-owned estates to curb physical and environmental infractions, aiming to preserve infrastructure and livability.

Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, announced the initiative during an inspection of vehicles allocated to the Ministry’s Monitoring and Enforcement Unit.

The vehicles, equipped to enhance patrols across Lagos State’s government estates, are part of a broader strategy to prevent deterioration due to resident violations.

“The sustainability of our estates is a priority, and these vehicles will strengthen our efforts to enforce compliance,” Akinderu-Fatai said.

The Ministry has deployed trained environmental health and monitoring officers, equipped with necessary tools, to ensure adherence to physical planning laws and environmental regulations.

Akinderu-Fatai emphasized that allottees must comply with terms outlined in allocation letters to maintain estate infrastructure.

“These obligations are clearly stated to sustain the estates’ value,” he added.

Engr. Abdulhafis Toriola, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, noted that the vehicles would enable enforcement teams to cover estates across Lagos’ five divisions efficiently.

The Ministry has commissioned 23 housing estates in the past six years and implemented measures like appointing facility managers, engaging stakeholders, and conducting public awareness campaigns to ensure sustainability.