High rents: Controversy trails Lagos Deputy Governor’s advice to young workers to live with parents
Author: Sunday DennisPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, advised young workers to consider living with their parents due to rising rents. His comments, made during a Q&A session on Nigeria Info FM, sparked mixed reactions, with some deeming them unrealistic. Hamzat also emphasized that workers should not spend more than 40% of their income on rent and advocated for mortgage financing as a solution to Nigeria's housing challenges.
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