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.
On Saturday Morning, 18th October 2023, the FHA commenced demolishing of some residential buildings in the Amuwo-Odofin LGA, Lagos State.
It was a sad day and an unexpected one for traders at the 22 Road axis of Festac town as their make-shift shops were demolished.
The Federal Government has mapped out plans to expand the scope of N401 billion Festival of Arts and Culture (Festac) Phase II developments to generate four million direct and indirect jobs.
The 2017 Children’s day Hangout was a success as children in Festac were not left out on Children’s Day this year as they were given an opportunity to have fun for free. Yes Free.
This was made possible by Honourable Dipo Olorunrinu , lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1.Read More »Photos: 2017 Children’s day Hangout By Hon Dipo Olorunrinu
There has been recent developments that have seem to threaten the continued development / Redevelopment of Festac Phase 2.
According to ,Tribune Online,
A federal High Court, Lagos judgment delivered by Justice Okon Effreti Abang on February 29, 2016 in favour of Kuje-Amuwo community may threaten redevelopment of the FESTAC Town Phase II scheme.Read More »Festac Phase 2 Redevelopment Might Never Happen
Festac Town used to be a place that felt like haven where things such as amenities were functioning but fast forward 30 years its an eye sore.
Festac Town was once a place that people tagged little London , the streets were orderly , Street lights well lit at nights , roads were tarred and maintained , there were parks , Read More »What Happened To Festac Town ?
Good news to us all. Our habitat and place of abode which has been neglected for so many years is about to have a face-lift and transformation .
Since 1977 when our wonderful housing Estate was developed , there has been no major move by the government to make things better but that is a story of the past .
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Managing Director, Prof. Mohammed Al-Amin said under the initiative, projects to be worked on have been prioritised, based on the estate’s age. FESTAC TOWN, he said, is among the first generation of estates that deserve FHA’s attention.
He said many issues would be resolved before the project starts, adding that for instance, there were issues of non- payment of statutory fees, allocations Read More »Festac Town To Undergo Transformation Soon