Kogi State Government Cracks Down on Illegal Occupation of National Housing Buildings

By : Ahmed Dan Asabe, Lokoje 

The Kogi State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals illegally occupying National Housing Buildings in Phases I, II, and III, located at Crusher, Lokoja, Kogi State. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Taiye Abanika, the illegal occupants have been directed to vacate the premises with immediate effect.

The illegal occupation of the housing units has compromised the National Housing Programme (NHP), designed to provide affordable housing solutions for Nigerians. Alarmingly, over 85% of the houses in the estate are currently being occupied illegally, with some individuals even selling the houses to unsuspecting buyers.

The government has provided a detailed breakdown of the housing units affected. Phase I consists of 76 units, including 4 one-bedroom semi detached bungalows, 48 two-bedroom semi detached bungalows, and 24 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows. Phase II has 92 units, comprising 20 one-bedroom semi detached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semi detached bungalows, and 44 three-bedroom semi detached bungalows. Phase III also has 92 units, including 16 one-bedroom semi detached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 48 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.

The government has urged the illegal occupants to vacate the premises immediately, to enable rightful allottees who have duly paid for the units to take possession of their homes. This urgent call to action aims to safeguard the interests of legitimate homeowners and maintain the integrity of the National Housing Programme.

The Kogi State Government has assured that it will take all necessary steps to restore order and ensure that the National Housing Programme is implemented as intended.