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Allocate Recovered 753-Unit Housing Estate To Police , Security Chieftain Urges FG
Allocate Recovered 753-Unit Housing Estate To Police , Security Chieftain Urges FG
A security practitioner and analyst; Mr. Matthew Ibadin has called on the Federal Government to allocate the 753-unit housing estate recovered in Abuja recently from the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.
In a press statement on Thursday, Ibadin urged the Federal Government not to go on with the intended sales of the buildings to members of the public since politicians would likely hijack the process by buying same through proxy.
According to the security chieftain, members of the Nigeria Police Force have not been well catered for, in spite of the fact that the Force remains the first line of defence in internal security.
In his words, “Police officers are the first line of defense in maintaining internal security, yet many operate under extremely harsh conditions. In some cases, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) sleep in their offices due to lack of accommodation. Officers in investigation and operations units often return from field duty without a place to rest. Several police barracks across the country are currently under renovation or have been demolished, leaving many personnel displaced and without shelter.
“Moreso, several police officers often die in the line of duty leaving their families without accommodation where they can continue their lives, adding that this is one of the reasons insecurity keeps escalating because officers and men in the field are not ready to take bullets since they are not sure that their families would be taken care of, in case of death in line of duty.
He added that “this housing estate offers a timely and practical solution. It can serve as transitional or permanent accommodation for officers in need—especially those patrolling highways or posted to high-risk zones.”
He said further that “allocating this estate to the Nigeria Police would not only address urgent welfare needs but also strengthen morale, operational effectiveness, and ultimately, national security since police is the only security agency where officers and men do not have closing time.
“Police often work 24 hours unlike its sister agencies that have resumption and closing time. We should appreciate the police,” he stressed.
A few days ago, the government had announced that the Federal Ministry of Housing would embark on public sales of the housing units, assuring that the process would be transparent.
In spite of the assurance of transparency, Ibadin noted that such promise was an empty one as the buildings would surely not get to the needy but oppressive politicians who are not tired of primitive accumulation.
He decried a situation where many people in the political class are amassing wealth stupendously at the public expense in a country where many officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies are living in dilapidated barracks.
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FG To Build Bamboo Houses For Low And Medium Income Earners
Federal Government says it is embarking on building affordable and durable smart houses for low and medium-income earners across the country using only bamboo plants.
FG said bamboo, with other proven technologies, can provide a scalable solution to the housing needs of Nigeria’s growing population without exploitation of the environment.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye, who disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday added that the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) Technologies, an agency under the ministry, is embarking on solving the diverse needs within Nigeria’s housing sector using green technologies, and that’s include using only bamboo plant for smart houses.
Mrs. Esuabana, who was represented by the Director Environmental Science Technology (EST), Mrs. Benadette Oguche, made this statement at a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop on the Relevance of Bamboo for Climate-Smart Housing Construction: Integrating Nigerian Building Road Research Institute (NBRRI) Technologies in Reducing Carbon Footprint, in Abuja.
Esuabana explained that by adopting only bamboo plants for smart houses, Nigeria will not only promote environmental sustainability but also ensure that the construction process aligns with principles of adaptability, comfort, and affordability for both low and medium-income earners in the country.
The Permanent Secretary also stated that she believes that the knowledge gained from the workshop would help overcome the challenges that lie ahead, which include high initial capital cost, unstable supply of raw materials, among others.
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TO APPLY FOR LAND USE CHARGE EXEMPTION AS A PENSIONER LIVING IN LAGOS STATE*
As a pensioner in Lagos State, you can apply for exemption from the Land Use Charge (LUC) by following the procedure outlined below.
Under the Lagos State Land Use Charge Law, owner-occupiers who are pensioners (either under the public or private sector) are eligible for exemption.
The steps to take are below:
1. Write an application letter with the following supporting documents:
a. A letter of retirement or proof of being a pensioner
b. A valid means of identification
c. A Utility Bill (e.g., electricity or water bill) showing proof of residence.
d. A copy of the Title Document of the property (e.g., Certificate of Occupancy, Deed of Assignment, or Registered Conveyance).
e. A Sworn Affidavit confirming that the property is owner-occupied and not used for commercial purposes.
2. Submit the Application
Submit the application letter and supporting documents to the Land Use Charge Assessment Office at the Lagos State Ministry of Finance or any LUC office near you.
Ensure you collect an acknowledgment copy of the letter after submission for ease of follow-up.
3. Verification and Approval
The Lagos State Government will review and verify your application.
If successful, you will receive a response that exempts you from paying the Land Use Charge.
Please Note:
The exemption only applies to pensioners who personally reside in the property. If the property is rented out or used for commercial purposes, the exemption will not apply.
The government conducts periodic reviews to confirm continued eligibility for the exemption. If the property has changed status after the exemption has been granted, the exemption can be revoked.
*If you need further assistance, you can visit the Lagos State Land Use Charge Office* .
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