Lagos State Government (LASG) has issued a stern warning to residents of government-owned estates regarding violations of rules and regulations outlined in their allocation letters.
The Ministry of Housing recently observed disturbing reports of energy theft, neglect of shared facilities, and failure to pay estate dues—practices that undermine the smooth operation of the estates.
In a statement on Thursday, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, Commissioner for Housing, addressed these concerns following an enforcement operation at Lateef Kayode Jakande Estate in Igando, where some residents were found guilty of bypassing the installed electrical connections in their flats, engaging in energy theft.
Speaking on the matter, Akinderu-Fatai expressed the Ministry’s firm stance against such unlawful practices, particularly the abandonment and alteration of essential infrastructure like water systems, electricity, and other shared services.
He condemned residents who have installed individual solutions that disrupt the estate’s intended layout.
The Commissioner also highlighted instances of residents breaking seals on apartments previously seized for violations.
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Despite appeals for leniency from some culprits, Akinderu-Fatai reaffirmed that the Ministry would no longer tolerate such acts in any state government estate.
“The Lagos State Government has provided all necessary facilities in these estates. It is the responsibility of residents, through state-appointed facility managers, to maintain these amenities,” he emphasised.
He further urged residents to cooperate with their representatives to ensure the estate’s communal living standards are upheld.
The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of government-owned estates by promoting responsible and collaborative living among residents.
