The Lagos State Government has warned that it will revoke home allocations of allottees who fail to comply with estate regulations in government-owned housing estates across the state.

This was disclosed in a statement on the government’s official X handle on Tuesday, following remarks made by the Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, during a monthly stakeholders’ forum and public enlightenment meeting held at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate, Epe.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Commissioner, said the directive aims to ensure the well-being of residents and maintain the integrity of state-owned housing infrastructure.

“The Lagos State Government will revoke the home allocations of allottees who fail to comply with extant rules and regulations guiding the estates,” Akinderu-Fatai stated.

He emphasised that adherence to estate regulations, especially the payment of facility maintenance fees and insurance premiums, was crucial to sustaining the standard and quality of the estates.

Engr. Toriola cautioned against unauthorised structural alterations, modifications, or redesigns within the estates, saying such actions distort the master plan and attract sanctions.

He also warned that allottees who have not taken physical possession of their allocated apartments risk having their allocations withdrawn.

“The State Government’s intention is to provide homes for genuine residents in need of accommodation, not for property speculators,” he said.

The Permanent Secretary further revealed that the Ministry is working with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other security agencies to identify and apprehend residents involved in the use or sale of prohibited substances within state-owned estates.

He added that any allottee found to have leased or rented their apartments to illicit drug users, internet fraudsters, or individuals of questionable character would have their allocations revoked once such allegations are verified.

Residents were urged to pay their facility management fees and insurance premiums promptly to support services such as security, waste management, street lighting, cleaning, and sanitation, as well as to mitigate risks of fire or storm damage.

He encouraged residents to report any suspicious activities through the Ministry’s official channels via text or email to promote safety and enhance community well-being.

Toriola also disclosed that discussions are ongoing with private partners to introduce alternative power solutions for estate facilities to reduce maintenance costs.

He highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, including network road construction at CHOIS City, Agbowa, and repair of electricity transformers at the Sir Michael Otedola Housing Estate, urging residents to take ownership and monitor progress.