The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Engr. Abdul Afeez Toriola, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to inclusive housing development and adherence to established accessibility standards across Lagos State.

Engr. Toriola gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to the Ministry on 2 February 2026. He said the Ministry has made provisions for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in its housing estates and has taken steps to accommodate them across its projects, adding that it remains open to strengthening inclusive measures where necessary.

The visit was part of LASODA’s ongoing project titled “Advocacy on Accessibility Compliance by Public Facilities in Lagos State,” which seeks to promote inclusive infrastructure and ensure compliance with accessibility standards in public buildings.

Speaking during the engagement at the Ministry’s Conference Hall, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, emphasized the need to mainstream inclusion in the planning, design, and execution of housing and public infrastructure. She stressed that accessibility is not optional but a fundamental requirement for dignity, independence, and the full participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in society.

She highlighted critical accessibility features such as car parks, ramps, signage, elevators, walkways, and other essential elements, noting that these must be deliberately incorporated into both new and existing public structures.

Mrs. Oyetunde-Lawal further requested that LASODA be invited to stakeholders’ meetings organized by the Ministry, where the Agency could provide technical guidance, speak on accessibility issues, and sensitize stakeholders on disability-inclusive practices.