By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Tuesday inaugurated the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Morire Housing Estate in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the housing estate has 210 units of two-bedroom terrace apartments, 200 units of three-bedroom units and 54 units of four-bedroom terrace duplexes.
AbdulRazaq, who was represented by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola, said the Morire City Project was an example of what could be achieved when government creates the right environment for private investment.
He said the decision by the developer to name the estate after the governor was in recognition of his contributions to mass housing development in the state.
The governor disclosed that his reforms in land administration have reduced the processing time for Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) from 180 days to 35 days.
“The administration has consistently placed housing development high on its agenda. The government recognises access to decent and affordable housing as essential to the wellbeing of the people,” he said.
AbdulRazaq said the commitment was reflected in the development of the Kwara Smart City and other mass housing initiatives across the state.
According to him, the government has ensured access to land, facilitated prompt issuance of title and C of O, and provided timely approvals for market transactions to create an enabling environment for housing development.
“These reforms have produced measurable results. Following the reform in land administration, the process of obtaining land title has become more efficient and responsive.
“Most importantly, the agency has recorded significant progress in the processing and issuance of C of O, with about 600 C of Os recently approved and signed by His Excellency since the implementation of the reform.
“Before the reform, the processing of applications could take up to 180 days or more. The process has been streamlined to about 35 days,” he said.
AbdulRazaq said the improved turnaround time demonstrated the administration’s commitment to making land administration more transparent, efficient and investor-friendly.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of ISHI Homes, Dr Olayinka Ilufoye, said the project aims to democratise home ownership and make decent and affordable housing accessible to the people of Kwara South Senatorial District.
Ilufoye said the estate was meant for civil servants, traders and other Nigerians who can access it through the National Housing Fund (NHF).
“The name AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Morire, which translates to ‘I have seen goodness’, is a deliberate expression of our faith, hope and expectation.
“We believe this estate will become a testimony of prosperity, progress and abundance in Kwara South,” he said.
He pledged that the company would remain committed to transparency, accountability, quality construction and timely delivery.
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), Alhaji Sulyman Abdulkareem, said the state government has consistently placed housing development high on its development agenda.
Abdulkareem commended the state government for ensuring access to land, facilitating the prompt issuance of titles and certificate of occupancy.
He pointed out that by providing timely approval for mortgage transactions, the governor is creating the conditions necessary for housing development to thrive in Kwara.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abdulfatai Beki/Yetunde Fatungase
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