Lagos housing now landlord’s market; we’ll provide 20,000 homes yearly – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and his running mate, Gbadamosi Babatunde, have promised to roll out at least 20,000 affordable housing units annually if elected. The plan aims to address the state's housing crisis and rising rents, according to a statement made during an interview on Hard Facts on Nigeria Info on Monday. The ADC representative noted that the issue of rent is one of supply and demand, describing the current situation as a landlord's market. The ADC administration would draw inspiration from former governor Lateef Jakande, who delivered 20,000 low-cost housing units in four years.

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