Ogun State Govt Completes Buhari Estate, Offers 108

Affordable Houses

The Ogun State government has completed the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate, transforming it into a 108-unit residential community. The estate, located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, was inherited in an incomplete state by Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration.

According to a statement by the governor's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the administration inherited the project from the administration of former governor Ibikunle Amosun with infrastructure only partially awarded and one show building constructed.

The project was also entangled in a dispute over outstanding payments to the contractor, placing the property at risk of being lost through legal action. However, the administration settled the dispute out of court and began making payments to protect the state's interest in the property.

### New Partnership Model

Rather than abandoning the project, the government adopted a public-private partnership model under which the state provided the land and infrastructure while private developers handled the construction and sale of the housing units.

### Estate Features

The completed estate comprises 108 four-bedroom detached and semi-detached duplexes, alongside supporting infrastructure such as internal roads, street lighting, landscaped areas, water supply, waste management facilities, a sporting centre, children's playground, clubhouse, 24-hour power supply, parking spaces, and security within a gated environment.

The fully detached houses are built on about 900 square metres and feature four en-suite bedrooms, boys' quarters, a master bedroom with a closet, living and dining areas, a family lounge, study, visitors' toilet, and terrace. The semi-detached units, measuring between 460 and 500 square metres, offer similar facilities except for the study.

### Location and Accessibility

The estate is strategically located opposite the State Judiciary Complex and near the Ogun TechHub, providing access to major institutional, commercial, and transport corridors. It is about two minutes from the Ogun TechHub, seven minutes from Government House, 12 minutes from the Abeokuta Golf Course, and 15 minutes from the Wole Soyinka Train Station, while Lagos is approximately 30 minutes away.

### Impact and Future Plans

The development has also attracted private-sector investment, with Access Bank reportedly developing a training school and other facilities within the estate. The commissioning will formally mark the completion of a project that moved from a stalled and legally threatened development to a completed housing community.

### Governor's Statement

Governor Abiodun said the project reflected his administration's commitment to preserving public investments and completing inherited projects rather than allowing them to become abandoned assets. He added that the estate would serve as a model for future public-private housing projects across the state.

### ## Key Facts

  • The estate offers 108 units of four-bedroom detached and semi-detached duplexes.
  • The fully detached houses are built on about 900 square metres, while the semi-detached units measure between 460 and 500 square metres.
  • The estate features supporting infrastructure such as internal roads, street lighting, landscaped areas, and more.
  • The project was inherited by the current administration in an incomplete state.
  • The administration adopted a public-private partnership model for the project's completion.
  • The estate is strategically located opposite the State Judiciary Complex and near the Ogun TechHub.

### Governor Dapo Abiodun's Background

Governor Abiodun was elected as the Governor of Ogun State in 2019, succeeding Senator Ibikunle Amosun. Prior to his election, he served as the Managing Director of Sun Newspaper Limited, a Lagos-based newspaper.

### Ogun State's Housing Programme

The Ogun State government has delivered more than 5,000 housing units across locations including Abeokuta, Ilaro, Kobape, Sagamu, and Ijebu-Ode over the past seven years.

### First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu's Visit

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is set to commission the project on Tuesday, marking the completion of a project that has seen significant transformation from its inception.

### Abiodun Government's Commitment to Housing

The Abiodun administration has committed to providing quality and affordable housing for different categories of residents, while ensuring that government projects inherited from previous administrations were completed rather than abandoned.

### Commissioning Details

The commissioning of the project will take place on Tuesday, with the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in attendance.