The Kogi State Government has ordered the immediate eviction of all illegal occupants from the National Housing Estates located in Crusher, Lokoja.
This directive was announced on Friday, January 3, 2025, by Mr. Taiye Abanika, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, in a statement issued in Lokoja.
“The Kogi State Government, on this day, Jan. 3, 2025, directed all the illegal occupants of the national housing buildings at Crusher, Lokoja, to vacate with immediate effect,” Abanika stated, emphasizing strict enforcement of the order.
The commissioner highlighted that the illegal occupation of these housing units had undermined the objectives of the National Housing Programme (NHP), which aims to provide affordable housing for Nigerians.
The estates in question include:
- Phase I: 76 units consisting of four 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 with 16 one-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, 28 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 48 three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.
Abanika revealed that over 85% of the houses in these estates were being occupied illegally, with some individuals even selling the units to unsuspecting buyers.
“This urgent call to action is meant to safeguard the interests of legitimate homeowners and maintain the integrity of the National Housing Programme,” the commissioner noted.
