Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), the ADC’s Lagos governorship candidate, has promised to provide apartments for graduates in the state.
He said graduates would initially receive self-contained apartments before being given two-bedroom flats when they are ready to get married.
His promise has sparked criticism on social media, with Nigerians questioning its cost, feasibility and how the housing scheme would work.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, popularly known as GRV, has sparked reactions after promising to provide housing for graduates in Lagos if elected governor in 2027. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate said young graduates would receive self-contained apartments before moving into two-bedroom flats when they were ready to start families.
The proposal has generated mixed reactions, with some Nigerians questioning how his administration would finance the plan and provide enough accommodation for the state’s growing population.
GRV explains housing plan for Lagos graduates
The politician’s proposal centres on helping young people secure accommodation after completing their education, rather than leaving them to struggle with the high cost of rent in Lagos.
In the statement circulating on social media, GRV said:
“We will build self contain for every graduate in Lagos until they are ready to get married and we will give them 2 bedroom apartments.”
His proposal comes amid wider housing discussions ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
Nigerians question feasibility of GRV’s promise
However, the graduate housing proposal has attracted criticism from some Nigerians, who believe the candidate needs to explain how he intends to implement it
Some questioned where the government would get the land, how much the project would cost and how the proposed apartments would be powered.
Others argued that Lagos’ population and status as a commercial centre would make it difficult for any administration to guarantee accommodation for every graduate.
One commenter also questioned how the government would determine who qualifies to live in the state, while another described the promise as unrealistic.
What Nigerians said about the proposal
The comments have continued to generate discussions about the practicality of the ADC candidate’s housing plans and whether the proposal can be achieved if he wins the election.
Here are some reactions gathered by Newsflashngr.
@oluwatayofem… wrote:
“This one still assumes we are in south east where every lies from politicians are being swallowed hook, line and sinker.”
@… wrote:
“Aswear, the guy is Unintelligent. He thinks he’s running for Chairmanship post. He does not really have that knack for running for the number 1 position in Lagos (the economic hub of Nigeria and Africa).”
@basoruno… wrote:
“Unrealistic promise
He won use am gain voters 😂😂😂
You can’t deceive me, I know better”
@mislaw178 wrote:
“Absolute nonsense. How do you determine who stays or comes to Lagos when Lagos is not an independent state?”
@femiakande60 wrote:
“When I took on his sidekick deputy he ran out of reason and resorted yo insults like a good obidient.
How will you fund it?
I am an expert.
Where will you get the land?
We will build high rises.
How will you power these high rises? Blocks me.”
@promptFideh wrote:
“Na obidients be his target audience, no worry, they don’t know anything about reality 😂”
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