Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to delivering on its promise of providing affordable housing for Nigerians, saying that housing remains a top priority. This was contained in a statement signed by Badamasi S. Haiba, Fsca, mnipr, Director, Press and Public Relations.
Ata spoke during an assessment visit to the National Housing Project (NHP) Estate located in Laminga, Jos East local government area, Plateau State.
Responding to the request by the Jos east local government for the bulk purchase of some housing units in the estate, Minister Ata said ” the Ministry will offer the houses to the local government on current face value, taking in to consideration of some observed delapitation. We will review the initial pricing and address it accordingly. ”
He also reassured the commitment of the Ministry to meeting the housing needs of Nigerians by increasing housing availability and affordability, adding that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is working tirelessly to provide housing solutions in the country, through its Renewed Hope Housing Programme.
Earlier, the Federal Controller of Housing, Plateau State, Bldr Emmanuel Attah conveyed to the minister the interest of the Jos east local government to bulk- purchase some housing units in the estate and their request for a down review of the initial pricing to enable them take care of the repairs and defray the cost of maintenance for the dilapidated portions in some houses.
The NHP Housing Estate in Laminga, Jos Plateau State, is expected to provide much-needed housing units, boosting the local economy and improving living standards.
The visit by the Hon Minister underscores the government’s focus on addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit as well as promoting socio – economic well-being of Nigerians.
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