Ogun state government to deliver 3,000 housing Units in, targets 10,000 by 2027
The Ogun State Government is set to deliver 3,000 affordable housing units in 2026 as part of a broader plan to achieve 10,000 housing units by 2027.
Penpushing reports that Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Akande Omoniyi, made this known at a press conference on Monday held at the Ministry of Housing Conference Room, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The Commissioner who affirmed government commitment on housing projects explained that since the inception of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration in 2019, he has delivered over 5,000 housing units.
Penpushing further reports that Omoniyi described the feat as evidence of consistency and commitment to people-centred governance, stressing that more than 4,000 affordable housing units were delivered between 2019 and 2023, while nearly 1,000 units have so far been completed in the administration’s second term.
“This year alone, within the shortest possible time, we are going to do magic—and that magic will run into several thousands’, the commissioner said,
Penpushing also reports that he assured residents that housing delivery would be accelerated through strategic partnerships and phased implementation, and equally announced plans to replicate the success of the Kobape Housing Scheme at Siun, where a new estate projected to deliver 2,500 affordable two-bedroom and three-bedroom units for low-income earners will be developed.
The Commissioner added that the first phase, comprising 579 housing units, would commence in the first quarter of the year, stating that government has secured the land and going to engage stakeholders
“We have secured the land and are engaging stakeholders. Before the end of this month, land clearing will begin, and you will see us move with speed,” Omoniyi stated.
Penpushing reports that he explained that the project would be jointly executed by the Ministry of Housing, Ogun State Housing Corporation, and the Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC), a
The commissioner stated that segmented execution would ensure timely delivery, with the first phase expected by May or June, explaining that eyond shelter provision the state’s housing policy is anchored on dignity, sustainability, urban renewal, and inclusive economic growth.
Penpushing further reports that he stressed that all housing projects are designed to meet international standards while reflecting local realities, adding that they generate employment and contribute significantly to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The commissioner disclosed that, the Ministry would deliver: 30 duplexes at the Ibara GRA Cluster One Extension, 100 duplexes at the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate, and disclosed that plans for major infrastructure projects, including an international conference centre at the Gateway International Airport
Penpushing also reports that Omoniyi said others are an ultra-modern 2,500-capacity banquet hall, Appeal Court Headquarters and residential quarters, Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) Phase Two and residential quarters for commissioners and political appointees
The Commissioner highlighted projections under the 2026 budget, stating that the Ministry would deliver 3,000 affordable housing units with full infrastructure and services across the state, and listed Havila Court, Igbeba Government Reservation Area (GRA), and ISEYA Court Estates among ongoing projects designed to cater to middle- and high-income earners.
Penpushing reports that on resettlement for workers affected by the Ibara Government Reservation (GRA) Renewal Programme, he disclosed that the state government is partnering with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to deliver 2,000 low-income housing units along the Mojoda–Epe Road and Tipper Garage axis.
“The Memorandum of Understanding has been signed, and ground-breaking will commence anytime from now. These houses will be located in multiple parts of the state to give beneficiaries options of where to live,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that Omoniyi equally announced plans for a proposed Bureaucratic Estate, in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service, aimed at providing affordable housing for civil servants through mortgage-based payment plans spread over time.
The commissioner said the initiatives underscore the Abiodun administration’s resolve to make home ownership accessible to all categories of residents while driving sustainable urban development across Ogun State.
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