The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari has commissioned 527 units of affordable housing project located at Kobape in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

 President Buhari, while commissioning the estate, said the initiative of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun would reduce housing deficit, enjoining other States to emulate such drive in order to give succour to the people.

          The President who had earlier inaugurated a 14 kilometer Ijebu-Ode-Mojoda-Epe road stated that the project would enhance the socio-economic development of the State, said “the road will serve as a relief for people living in Lagos State and those who want to travel through the road to link the eastern part of the country”.

Speaking, Governor Abiodun pointed out that the housing project was one of the many his administration had done in places like Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, Ilaro and Ota to cater for both low and middle income earners.

The Governor added that “our housing project is carried out through direct labour to create employment opportunities for the youth in the area, and it has changed the landscape and the commercial activities in the areas”.

On the Ijebu-Ode-Mojoda-Epe road, Abiodun said it would help in the industrialisation drive of his administration and also decongest Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Speaking earlier, Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi stated that provision of affordable houses was in phases, assuring subscribers that the government would build more houses to accommodate others. 

Speaking on behalf of the artisans who were involved in the construction of the estate, Mr. Akinwande Anjorin appreciated the Governor for counting them worthy to be part of the success story.