The stream of fresh ideas the Seyi Makinde government has been introduced has expanded with the disclosure that it will build satellite towns to decongest the state capital, Ibadan.
Stakeholders have noticed some of the decisions the government has taken, saying they showed seriousness and hope for positive growth.
Apart from the fact that Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly declared his asset, the government has said it will revitalise the livestock project that the old Western Region successfully practiced in the First Republic.
Mr Abdu-Raheem Abiodun, the state’s new Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, stated this in Ibadan shortly after assuming office in the ministry.
According to Abiodun, Ibadan has a population of over three million people, making it the third most populated city in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano states.
He said the state government would acquire lands in communities to enable willing residents to have access to their choice of land at affordable rates in any location in the state.
”This will help decongest Ibadan and allow for developmental projects that will help beautify the capital city and spread to the other major towns in the state.
”The intention of the Gov. Seyi Makinde administration is to make housing affordable and available to the people of the state,” he said.
He, however, called on residents of the state to desist from erecting illegal structures on roads and stream setbacks.
Abiodun also warned against dumping of refuse inside rivers, streams and waterways.
The commissioner assured the people of the state of prompt process and dispatch of Certificates of Occupancy at affordable cost.
Abiodun further admonished workers in the ministry to exhibit high sense of responsibility in the discharge of their duties.
Ibadan is a big city but it has experienced slow growth compared to what the Obafemi Awolowo era.
