FG Commences Construction Of 2, 736 Affordable Housing Units In 33 States

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 2,736 affordable mass housing units in no fewer than 33 states across the country.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday at the sixth meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development.

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Fashola, speaking with the delegates at the event said that the development is in fulfillment of the commitment made at the 2016 council meeting by 90 per cent.

He also called for an upward review of up to 50 per cent as mobilization funds for contractors, especially emerging contractors operating in the built environment, in order to enable them to deliver their projects satisfactorily.

On the progress report on the National Housing Programme, which was discussed at last year’s meeting, Fashola said, “At the time of the council meeting in August 2016, I reported that we were finalising designs to accommodate our cultural, climatic and other diversities.

“I had explained that when the designs were completed, we would commence construction to pilot the designs and test them for affordability and acceptability. I am pleased to report that construction has started in 33 states where land has been made available.

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“This is in fulfilment of another commitment made at last year’s council by at least 90 per cent.”

Fashola also stated that stakeholders had resolved to facilitate the use of exchange of letters for the transfer of title to land when states were transferring land to the Federal Government.

He said, “I am happy to report that there has been very inspiring compliance based on the several letters of exchange that I have received and which I have duly signed.

“All I need say about this in terms of compliance is that if there are still states yet to comply, they should please do so very quickly.”

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