High rent: Doherty faults Hamzat’s advice to Lagos youth

Vanguard News | 08-09-2026 11:29am |

Reactions have continued to trail the advice by Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat that young workers struggling with high rents should consider living with their parents or relatives. While some residents described the advice as unrealistic and insensitive, others said it was a practical response to the rising cost of accommodation. Hamzat gave the advice during an interview on Nigeria Info FM, responding to concerns over the ability of young workers to afford accommodation in Lagos.

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