In response to rising public outcry over exorbitant housing costs, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has announced plans to introduce a bill aimed at regulating house rents across key urban centers in the state.

The announcement was made during a press briefing marking the second anniversary of the 8th Assembly, where Guwor emphasized the need to make housing more affordable for low and middle-income earners in areas such as Asaba, Warri, Sapele, and Ughelli.

“We’ve received numerous complaints from residents struggling with skyrocketing rent prices,” Guwor stated. “This bill is a proactive step toward ensuring that housing remains accessible to the average Deltan.”

The proposed legislation, he added, would set fair rental standards and provide a legal framework to address exploitative rental practices.

The move is already generating buzz among residents and housing advocates, who see it as a long-overdue intervention to curb urban housing stress.

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