The Chairman of the Committee on Housing and a member representing Obafemi Owode State Constituency, Hon. Soneye Kayode, has called on the private sector and real estate professionals to invest in the state housing scheme.
Soneye stated that the development will complement the governor’s initiative on affordable housing for the citizens of the state and reduce the state housing deficit.
He disclosed that Prince Dapo Abiodun has done more to prevent the housing deficit since he came on board as governor, ensuring that people live conveniently and securely in Ogun.
Soneye, who was speaking during the commissioning of a housing project in Bara, Orile Imo area of Ogun, facilitated by Ogun traditional chief, High Chief Olakunle Olalekan, Asiwaju Orile Imo.
He noted that what Olalekan has done in Bara Housing is commendable, particularly by ensuring that he shared the vision of Gov. Abiodun in ensuring affordable housing.
Soneye argued that Ogun State has more affordable housing schemes now than before, calling on private realtors to take advantage by investing in the state housing schemes.
He said, “Olalekan, with all the empowerment and investment he has put up here, is really complementing the government’s effort in making people have access to affordable housing and live conveniently, which he has also put in the Ibara community.
“Government has done a lot, particularly in the area of affordable housing for the people. When he came in, there were a lot of housing deficits in the state, and he did Kobape Housing, Prince Court Estate, and also Prince Court Phase 2. A lot of housing cooperation has been done, even in Itori, in Ijebu Ode, and other areas. I’m opportune to be aware that another project is coming up at Idi-Ori in Abeokuta.”
Also speaking, the facilitator of the Housing Estate, Olalekan Olakunle, expressed readiness to do more developmental projects.
He commended the governor for allowing individuals to share from his vision.
Olalekan, at the event, also empowered the vulnerable in the community with sewing machines, hair dryers, and cash grants for widows to complement the commissioning of his Bara Housing Estate.
