Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has played host to the leadership of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Workers Union on a courtesy visit to his office penultimate weekend. This was contained in a statement signed by Badamasi S. Haiba, Fsca, Director, Press and Public Relations.
The Minister, in his remarks, reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to providing affordable housing for Nigerian workers, including staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Arc. Dangiwa, who warmly welcomed the union leaders, commended them for their visit and for prioritizing the welfare of their members through advocacy for home ownership.
He noted that under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ministry is determined to ensure that every committed Nigerian worker has access to decent and affordable housing before retirement.
“Our goal is to make home ownership a reality for all categories of workers, including those in the Nigerian Railway Corporation. No worker should retire without a roof over their head,” the minister said.
The minister further directed the leadership of the union to compile and submit a comprehensive list of its members of staff interested in the housing opportunities under any of the ministry’s housing programmes for proper consideration.
Accordingly, Dangiwa assured the union leadership that the ministry would explore viable frameworks to integrate their members into the existing and upcoming social housing schemes.
Earlier, the Chairman of the NRC Workers Union, Comrade Kazeem Yusuf, had informed the minister that the purpose of the visit was to seek collaboration with the ministry in securing housing allocations for railway workers in Abuja and other major cities.
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