The Kogi State Government has issued warning to individuals illegally occupying National Housing buildings in Phases I, II, and III, located at Crusher, Lokoja, Kogi State.
A statement by the state Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Taiye Abanika on Friday, implored the illegal occupants of the National Housing buildings to vacate with immediate effect.
The Commissioner alleged that the illegal occupation of the housing units had compromised the National Housing Programme (NHP), designed to provide affordable housing solutions for Nigerians.
Investigation revealed that over 85% of the houses in the estate were being occupied illegally.
Some individuals were also alleged to be selling the houses to unsuspecting buyers.
The statement also provided detailed breakdown of the housing units affected.
The units and their locations were : Phase I , (76 units, comprising 4 one-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, 48 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 24 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows); Phase II (92 units, comprising 20 one-bedroom semi detached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 44 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows); Phase III: (92 units, comprising 16 one-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 48 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.)
