[1] Originally named Federal Housing Estate, Lagos and designed by Isaac Fola-Alade, it was constructed in the 1970s as the biggest of its type at the time.
Built as a luxurious residence for families of senators and members of the House of Representatives, the estate opened in 1979.
The 1004 now the abode of expatriates and other private individuals have had to deal with various issues some bordering on embezzlement,[7] fraud, theft and insecurity.
In 2021 a man leapt to his death for fear of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, an agency in charge of corrupt practices.
The Lagos State Assembly Committee for housing paid a surprise visit to investigate the crisis rocking the estate.