{
  "id": 893471,
  "title": "Building a Legacy: How Abiodun Turned Housing into Engine of Urban Transformation in Ogun",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/building-a-legacy-how-abiodun-turned-housing-into-engine-of-urban",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T17:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/14/building-a-legacy-how-abiodun-turned-housing-into-engine-of-urban-transformation-in-ogun/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abiodun's housing initiatives in Ogun State have transformed Kobape from a rural landscape into a thriving residential community with Prince Court Estate. This estate boasts its own electricity, amenities, and security, serving as a testament to how housing can be more than just shelter but a tool for economic development and urban renewal. This approach has expanded to include four phases of development, generating significant growth in residential and commercial activity around the estate. The Abiodun administration's housing strategy is multi-faceted, encompassing affordable housing for ordinary families, premium housing, public-private partnerships, urban regeneration, and the redevelopment of underutilised government assets. The first phase of the Kemta, Idi-Aba scheme, for instance, sold out rapidly, indicating a high demand for decent and affordable housing in Ogun. The estate at Kobape not only provides homes but also creates appreciating assets and pathways to household wealth, addressing a significant barrier to economic security for many families. Going beyond isolated blocks of buildings, Prince Court integrates electricity, healthcare, security, banking, and commercial facilities into the development, creating a functional community with access to essential services. This integration enhances the quality of life around the house and contributes to the broader development of the area. The administration's urban regeneration efforts at Ibara in Abeokuta and Igbeba in Ijebu-Ode showcase this philosophy, converting obsolete government land into modern buildings and productive urban assets. This approach optimises valuable public resources and modernises the physical character of key government layouts. With more projects approved, the Abiodun administration continues its housing transformation efforts across Ogun State, aiming to ensure economic benefits are reflected in housing quality and availability for the state's residents.",
  "summary": "By Kayode Akinmade Drive along the Siun-Sagamu Expressway today and it is easy to miss how recently the landscape around Kobape was little more than open bush. Today, standing prominently",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}