CHIKUN/KAJURU REP, HON. FIDELIX BAGUDU, ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO STRENGTHEN INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE. (PHOTO).
Governor Francis Nwifuru Clamps Down On House and Land Agents In Ebonyi, bans their operations in order to curb exploitation and Inflating rents. Agents will no longer be allowed to collect or fix price for properties they do not own and this order is effective from January 2026.
Governor Nwifuru attributed the skyrocketing rents and property prices in Ebonyi to the exploitative practices of agents, who often charge exorbitant fees sometimes up to ₦500,000 merely to show prospective tenants properties that are not even their own.
“I don’t want to see or hear anything about house or land agents in Ebonyi State from 2026. I am here for the good people of Ebonyi.This exploitation must stop. No agent should collect any money from anyone seeking accommodation again,”
This development also aligns with ongoing efforts by the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, which has expressed concerns about rising rents and deliberated on bills to regulate landlords and housing practices.
The Assembly’s interventions are aimed at easing the burden on low- and middle-income earners struggling with the high cost of accommodation.
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