With the Lagos population expected to increase as more people migrate into the state, stakeholders have said the housing deficit is likely to rise except the private sector assists the government in bridging the gap. The Managing Director, Dpkay Homes and Properties Limited, Oluwole Sholola, who represented the Company’s Chairman, Dele Akinola, stated that the company is part of efforts to address the deficit for the population of Lagos State through its commitment in affordable housing. Also speaking, the Company’s Legal Secretary, Oluwaseun Alao said while the firm seeks to share part of the government’s burden on housing to ensure people do not stay homeless, its aim is also to reduce the rate at which residents of the state fall prey to fraudulent activities in the real estate sector. “The government is doing a lot because they have a lot on their table. We appreciate that fact and that is why we say the government can help in bridging the house deficits in Lagos state,” Kuti said.

Source: The Guardian December 23, 2019 05:03 UTC