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Kwara State has assumed control of a 132-unit federal housing estate in a strategic move to expand housing access and improve utilisation of existing residential assets. The initiative is part of broader efforts to address the housing deficit and strengthen state-level delivery of affordable housing.
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Kwara Takes Over 132-Unit Federal Housing Estate to Address Housing Deficit
The Kwara State Government has assumed control of a 132-unit federal housing estate as part of efforts to expand housing supply and address the state’s growing housing deficit. The move forms part of a broader strategy to optimise underutilised public assets and accelerate access to affordable housing.
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