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The concept of sustainability and affordability needs to be adequately explained in the government's policy formation to realistically achieve efficient housing production delivery, according to a senior member of faculty at Covenant University, Professor Olabosipo Fagbenle. He made the assertion amongst others on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the 24th Inaugural Lecture of the University titled "Affordable and Sustainable Housing: A Practical Approach to Total Building Construction". "Despite its importance as a fundamental necessity, accommodation has been in short supply in nearly all communities across history.  The situation is particularly dire in developing nations, where urbanization and population growth are accelerating, and the gap between housing demand and supply is widening," said the inaugural lecturer. With the estimated increase of the current average global population being about 81 million people per year, he said that there was a need to provide s...

In fulfilling one of the key campaign promises by the Olusola Egbesola-led executive council, the Odole of Yorubaland, Chief Kessington Adebutu (aka Baba Ijebu) has begun the construction of 1000 seater hall for Abeokuta Sports Club 1904. Egbesola emerged as the President Abeokuta Sports Club 1904 during an election, which held on May 7, 2021. Egbesola, a successful businessman, entrepreneur and technocrat, has proven that his tenure would witness a massive turnaround in the club. The foundation of the project has since commenced after necessary approvals were obtained from the relevant agencies. The Ijebu, Ogun State-born Kessington, notable as a philanthropist and successful businessman, had promised to be part of the success story of Egbesola-led exco of the club. With the project, it is certain that Egbesola and his team would not only consolidate on the achievements of the past administrations, they would also pursue innovative landmark projects. In appreciating Baba Ijebu for the...