Lafarge unveils low-income housing units

In what appears to be a move to  meet the housing need of the low and middle income earners, Lafarge Holcim has unveiled a self-contained studio-flats at it Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. The unveiling is expected to serve as the bedrock upon which the firm plans the delivery of a 500 units of low cost housing […]

In what appears to be a move to  meet the housing need of the low and middle income earners, Lafarge Holcim has unveiled a self-contained studio-flats at it Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.
The unveiling is expected to serve as the bedrock upon which the firm plans the delivery of a 500 units of low cost housing in Gwagwalada, Abuja.
The  Head, Affordable Housing and Building, Mrs. Jumoke Adegunle said the firm is taking affordable housing seriously and this informed its decision to come up with the studio model that is within the reach of singles and newly married couple, who are desirous to own their home, with little financial requirement.
The housing project which is in partnership with the federal government will see  equity contribution of five hectares land for the development.
The house types to be provided include two and three-bedroom flats and studio apartments. Prices start from N1.5million for studio model to models of between N4million and N6million.
Jumoke said, “We’re working on the possibility of delivering at least, 500 houses in Abuja in 2016.
“It is to be situated in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in partnership with some developers.
“As a long term vision, Lafarge plans to come to the aid of individuals who would be home owners by assisting to help in building with this technology, which will not only be cost effective, but also save time and offer quality.”
The project contractor Mr Tunde Isiolaotan said the building was developed using modern technology known as “aluminum shuttering  which helped to save between 20 and 25 percent of what it would cost to build in conventional ways.
He said, “The  houses are bulletproof as a result of prefabricated concrete blocks used in making the shell.
“Also, the electric cables, plumbing materials and other amenities are conduit except wash hand basins and toilet closets.”