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Housing estate in Lagos State, Nigeria
thumb|Some of the 1004 estate high rise buildings shown in the background
1004 Housing Estate is an 11-hectare housing estate in Victoria Island, Lagos.https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/12/1004-estate-gets-new-facility-managers/ Lagos, Nigeria 1004 estate gets new facility managers July 26, 2019 December 20, 2010 Vanguard Originally named Federal Housing Estate, Lagos and designed by Isaac Fola-Alade, it was constructed in the 1970s as the biggest of its type at the time.https://guardian.ng/property/ripples-over-service-charge-in-estates/ Lagos, Nigeria September 24, 2018 July 26, 2019 Ripples over service charge in estates The Guardian
The estate has 4 clusters of residential multistory condominiums; 6 high rise buildings and 4 low rise buildings comprising over 1000 apartments. Built as a luxurious residence for families of senators and members of the House of Representatives, the estate opened in 1979. After the federal capital was moved to Abuja, it was subsequently occupied by senior federal civil servants. The estate has also been the abode of expatriates.https://thenationonlineng.net/things-fall-apart-at-1004-estates/ Lagos, Nigeria Things fall apart at 1004 Estates January 22, 2016 July 26, 2019 The Nation In 2004, the estate was sold to UACN Property Development Company.Nigeria: PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT: Growing Discontent Over Sale of 1004 Estate, Ikoyi Towers, 3 Others https://allafrica.com/stories/200404270968.html All Africa Vanguard Newspapers 11 February 2022 In 2007, the estate was involved in a bidding process by the government to hand over maintenance to private property developers. The deal worth 7 billion Naira was Nigeria's single largest property transaction that year.https://thenationonlineng.net/thrills-frills-living-1004-estate/ Lagos, Nigeria Thrills, frills of living in 1004 Estate November 17, 2013 July 26, 2019 Sunday Oguntola The Nationhttp://saharareporters.com/2017/02/12/residents-1004-estates-sack-management-committee-over-decaying-infrastructure New York Residents Of 1004 Estates Sack Management Committee Over Decaying Infrastructure February 12, 2017 July 26, 2019 Sahara Reporters
Controversies
The 1004 estate has been rocked by countless controversies since the transfer ownership from the Federal Government occurred. The 1004 now the abode of expatriates and other private individuals have had to deal with various issues some bordering on embezzlement,Estate HORA describes alleged 8bnaira misappropriation as false. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/1004-estate-hora-describes-alleged-n8bn-misappropriation-as-false/ Lagos, Nigeria Vanguard fraud, theft and insecurity. In 2021 a man leapt to his death for fear of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, an agency in charge of corrupt practices.Man jumps from 7th floor of 1004 Estate to avoid EFCC dies https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/man-jumps-from-7th-floor-of-1004-estate-to-avoid-efcc-dies/ Lagos, Nigeria Vanguard
The residents of the estate claim that security agencies in charge of the estate aid criminals who tamper with their electricity and property.Save us from DPOs alleged abetting of criminals https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/save-us-from-dpos-alleged-abetting-of-criminals-1004-estate-residents-beg-fg/ Lagos, Nigeria Vanguard The cry of help directed to the government. The Lagos State Assembly Committee for housing paid a surprise visit to investigate the crisis rocking the estate.Lawmakers wade into 1004 crisis https://guardian.ng/news/lawmakers-wade-into-1004-estate-crisis/ Lagos, Nigeria The Guardian
References
Category:Housing estates in Lagos
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