…as Commissioner says Ogun is delivering Housing facilities that meet international standards
As the curtain rises on 2026, the Ogun State Ministry of Housing is set to deliver another year of impactful housing solutions, with a focus on sustainable development and international standards.
Commissioner for Housing, Honourable Jagunmolu Jamiu Akande Omoniyi revealed this during a press conference at his office in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, on January 5, 2026.
In 2025, the government completed notable projects, including 30 duplexes at Ibara GRA Cluster 1 Extension and 100 duplexes at President Muhammadu Buhari Estate, showcasing its commitment to planned development.
The commissioner highlighted various Key legacy projects slated for 2026 include construction of an International Conference Centre (GIA) at Iperu, a modern 2,500 seater-capacity Banquet Hall/Centre, the Appeal Court Headquarters and Residences, Ibara GRA Phase II comprising 50 duplexes, as well as Commissioners’ Quarters, Appointees’ Quarters, and Assembly Quarters.
While noting that the projects were conceived to align with the development blueprint of the State, ensuring that growth in governance, justice delivery, hospitality, and residential infrastructure progresses in a coordinated, sustainable, and people-centered manner, Hon Jagunmolu reassured that the ministry is committed to governor Abiodun ‘s vision as encapsulated in the 2026 Budget of Sustainable Legacy targeted at providing quality, affordable, and sustainable housing while positioning the Gateway State as a benchmark for Housing & Urban Development in Nigeria and beyond.
He further stressed that housing delivery in Ogun State transcends the provision of shelter; it is about dignity, functionality, sustainability, urban renewal, and inclusive economic growth.
The commissioner reiterated that through coherent policies, disciplined execution, and strategic partnerships, the sector has delivered developments that meet international standards while staying responsive to local realities, contributing meaningfully to job creation, wealth generation, and the overall Gross Domestic Product of the State.
On resettlement for workers affected by the Ibara GRA Renewal Programme, the commissioner disclosed that the state government is partnering with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to deliver 2,000 low-income housing units along the Mojoda–Epe Road and Tipper Garage axis.
“The Memorandum of Understanding has been signed, and ground-breaking will commence anytime from now. These houses will be located in multiple parts of the state to give beneficiaries options of where to live,” he said.
Civil Servants’ Housing Scheme Hon. Omoniyi also announced plans for a proposed Bureaucratic Estate, in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service, aimed at providing affordable housing for civil servants through mortgage-based payment plans spread over time.
According to him, the initiatives underscore the Abiodun administration’s resolve to make home ownership accessible to all categories of residents while driving sustainable urban development across Ogun State.
While fielding questions from journalists, the commissioner said that most of the housing completed so far has recorded 75percent occupants who have moved in and residing in those various housing.
“We closed the Year 2025 on a strong and reassuring note with the successful delivery of an additional Thirty (30) units of Duplexes at the Ibara GRA Cluster 1 Extension and another 100 duplexes at President Muhammadu Buhari Estate. This achievement reflects the consistency, planning integrity, and institutional capacity of the Housing sector. Significantly, the overwhelming response from subscribers within the State and from Nigerians in the diaspora, coupled with the invaluable support of our Traditional Rulers, community leaders, and well-meaning residents, continues to strengthen our resolve to broaden access to affordable, quality housing across the State.
” As we step confidently into the 2026 Fiscal Year, the Ministry of Housing and Ogun State Housing Corporation are strategically positioned to scale up delivery across multiple fronts. Key Legacy Projects slated for execution include the construction of an International Conference Centre (GIA) at Iperu, a modern 2,500 seater-capacity Banquet Hall/Centre, the Appeal Court Headquarters and Residences, Ibara GRA Phase II comprising 50 duplexes, as well as Commissioners’ Quarters, Appointees’ Quarters, and Assembly Quarters. These projects were conceived to align with the development blueprint of the State, ensuring that growth in governance, justice delivery, hospitality, and residential infrastructure progresses in a coordinated, sustainable, and people-centered manner.”
“The strength of this commitment is evident in tangible outcomes across the State. The completed and several other landmark projects reflect enduring symbols of progress. Notably, work continues steadily on the Ibara GRA Urban Regeneration Project, where over 150 modern housing units have already been delivered out of more than 200 planned, restoring dignity, order, and structure to an area that had previously suffered years of neglect and illegal occupation. In line with the 2026 budget projections, the sector is also poised to deliver an additional 3,000 units of affordable housing across the State, including infrastructure-supported site-and-services schemes.
” While we remain justifiably proud of our sterling achievements, we are not oblivious to the challenges encountered along the way. The Year 2025 witnessed the activities of naysayers and purveyors of misinformation, with the housing sector receiving its fair share of unfounded criticism. We remain undeterred. As a resilient, focused, and progressive sector, we choose facts over fiction, delivery over distraction, and results over rhetoric. The visible transformation across communities and estates in the State stands as unquestionable evidence of the genuine developmental strides of this administration.”
