Residents in the FESTAC Town estate had raised arguments and concerns about the proposed verification of properties in the estate. They were also worried about the ongoing verification. The financial implications of the exercise were another concern.
After much said and done, a stakeholder meeting was held. This meeting was the FTRA Quarterly General meeting. It took place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Ozubulu Event Centre, 111 Road, behind G Close, Festac Town, Lagos. The meeting included the stakeholders. FHA representatives, led by the MD Hon Oyetunde Ojo, were in attendance. FTRA Executives and Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Valentine Buraimoh, were also there.
Grievances, concerns and complaints were on the verification fee. The MD explained reasons why this exercise would come at a cost. These reasons include digitization of documents to reduce loss due to fire, theft, etc. He also explained that the verification was a nationwide activity and wasn’t limited to just FESTAC.
Also during the meeting there were assurances. There would be repairs on roads from 1st gate to 6th Avenue bridge. They also promised street lights on this axis. Also, the Entrance Gate at 1st Gate would be replaced with a standard and strong one. Palliative repairs would be carried out on the 2nd Avenue road axis. This road has been badly damaged and abandoned for over two years. There
It was agreed that there would be a project committee by the FTRA to oversee and supply progress reports on the said activities that would be carried out
The Federal Government estate had earlier announced a verification of properties through the FTRA Association. This announcement was not warmly welcomed by all.