News
Housing: Lagos reads riot acts to allottees over infractions
![](https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Bola-Tinubu.jpg)
By Francesca Hangeior
Lagos State Government has said it would not hesitate to apply sanctions to residents who do not conform with rules and regulations put in place for the sustainability of the estates across state housing schemes.
State’s Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu–Fatai, stated this during a visit to ascertain the extent of damage done to cables, generators and electrical panels by vandals and robbers at Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate, Igbogbo, Ikorodu area of the state.
Akinderu–Fatai, stressed that the move is to ensure promotion of the well-being of residents as well as keep infrastructure of State Government owned housing estates in good condition.
The commissioner who could not hide his dismay at the level of destruction described the criminal acts perpetrated by the vandals as a great setback and major distraction to the state government’s intervention in housing provision in the state.
Akinderu-Fatai, lamented that the state government’s gesture in providing subsidized homes for the low income earners has not been positively reciprocated by the residents.
According to him, “This occurrence at a time like this shows that some citizens do not have a clear understanding of the state’s passion for provision of decent housing for the people.
The fund that will be used to replace these items will definitely reduce the number of homes to be provided for others ” he added.
While interviewing the residents, he noted that” the security breach is as a result of indifference and apathy on the part of residents, saying the vandals must have taken a long time to unearth the cables, cut and cart them away”.
He responded to the revelations that many of the residents have refused to pay monthly facilities management fees, and also brought in tenants that are threats to the security of the Estate by saying that “henceforth anyone that refuse to pay facility maintenance fees or lease his allocation to miscreants will face ejection” .
According to him, “The state government will not hesitate to take back the allocation of allotees who insists on not paying maintenence fees in contravention of Article 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the state government.
“Refusal to pay facility maintenance fee means you are willing to forfeit the right of ownership.”
Akinderu-Fatai, also frowned at those who rent out their apartments, saying, “the intention of Lagos State Government is to provide homes for those in need of accommodation and not property speculators.”
He warned that those who let out their homes to internet fraudsters, cultists and people of questionable characters would lose such allocations if the allegations are sufficiently proved.
News
Finally, IGP approves hunger protests across Nigeria
![](https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kayode-Egbetokun1.jpg)
The Nigerian police has finally approved the planned nationwide protests and outlined conditions for participants.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed this on Friday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He urged all groups planning to participate in the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states.
The police boss said this was to ensure the protest was peaceful.
Egbetokun said, “We acknowledge the constitutional right of Nigerian citizens to peaceful assembly and protest.
“However, in the interest of public safety and order, we urge all groups planning to protest to provide necessary details to the Commissioner of Police in the state where the protest is intended to take place.
“To facilitate a successful and incident-free protest, they should please provide the following information: state the proposed protest routes and assembly points; expected duration of the protest; and names and contact details of protest leaders and organisers.”
The police boss said the information expected from the organisers also include measures to prevent hijacking by criminal elements, as well as key identifiers for possible isolation of potential troublemakers.
By providing the information, he said, the police will be able to deploy adequate personnel and resources to ensure public safety.
He said the police needed to know the specific routes and areas for the protest to avoid conflicts with other events or activities.
Mr Egbetokun said the police will “establish clear communication channels with protest leaders to address any concerns or issues that may arise; minimise the risk of violence, property damage, or other criminal activity.
“We encourage all protesters to cooperate with the police, obey the law, and adhere to global best practices for peaceful assembly to guarantee a safe and successful exercise of their rights.
News
Reps North-West Caucus Beg Youths, Citizens In The Region Not To Join Planned Protest
![](https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240726_155935-scaled.jpg)
News
Reps Applaud FCT Minister, Wike On AICL Improved Revenue, Infrastructure
![](https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG-20240726-WA0005.jpg)
-
News23 hours ago
Tinubu, Southern Govs Mourn Iwuanyanwu
-
News23 hours ago
Sokoto Governor, Aliyu’s Wife Holds Lavish Birthday As Guests Spray Dollar Notes On Her Amid Hunger, Hardship
-
News23 hours ago
Protest: President Tinubu In Closed-door Meeting With Traditional Rulers (Video)
-
News20 hours ago
Nationwide protest: ‘Airport Is Filled Up, Govs, Senators, Reps, Ministers Traveling Abroad’ — Fayose
-
Metro24 hours ago
8 School Children Rescued In Lokoja Auto Crash
-
News24 hours ago
Court fixes date to hear suit challenging Shaibu’s reinstatement
-
News24 hours ago
Nationwide protest: NYCN orders members to be on standby
-
News24 hours ago
Hermaphrodite shares story of how she put 2 women in family way