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
High rents: Controversy trails Lagos Deputy Governor’s advice to young workers to live with parents

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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