The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to allottees across its housing estates, warning that legal action will be taken against those who fail to settle outstanding debts owed to the Corporation.
In a public statement signed by the Corporation’s Public Relations Officer, Onu Onyinye Charity, ESHDC directed all allottees with unpaid obligations—including ground rent, service charges, and other fees—to make full payment within two weeks. Payments are to be made into the Enugu State Housing Development Corporation’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) account.
“This announcement serves as a final reminder to all indebted allottees,” the statement read. “Failure to comply within 14 days of this notice will compel the Corporation to pursue all legal means necessary to recover the debts.”
The Corporation also addressed cases involving individuals who had received allocation letters but had yet to complete their financial commitments.
“Allottees who have been issued letters of allocation in any of our estates but are yet to make full payment must do so within the stipulated timeframe. Non-compliance will lead to forfeiture or revocation in accordance with the Corporation’s policies,” Onyinye added.
Furthermore, the ESHDC warned that those who acquired property over two years ago and have not commenced development must begin construction immediately—after securing the necessary building approvals.
“We are committed to fostering responsible land use and ensuring rapid development in our estates,” the statement noted. “Delays in development contradict the purpose of our urban planning initiatives and hinder the state’s broader housing goals.”
The Corporation emphasized that the directive is part of ongoing efforts to improve compliance, enhance service delivery, and promote orderly development within Enugu State’s planned residential areas.
“This is a call to action. We urge all beneficiaries to regularize their documentation and fulfill their financial obligations to avoid unnecessary disruptions,” the PRO concluded.
The Corporation has assured that compliance monitoring will be intensified during and after the 14-day grace period.
