Attai Audu, Jos
Plateau state Government says It is working towards providing affordable housing for low, middle and high income earners in the State.
Towards achieving this plan, the state Government said it will partner with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to construct Smart Housing Units in the City centre to ease accommodation problem being faced by Civil Servant in the State.
The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Hon. Joshua Ubandoma Laven gave this hint after a meeting with the delegation from the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) led by Hauwa Babakobi in Jos.
According to the Commissioner, the construction of Jos Smart Housing Units is a project that is top priority to the State government adding that, this is why the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has engaged FHA in high level discussion to ensure this people oriented project becomes a reality.
Laven also disclosed that the State Government’s representatives
meet with the leader of the delegation of Shelter Afrique Mrs. Elizabeth Ogonegbu, who is the country regional Representative
to help in providing the developer with one digit interest loan.
Shelter Afrique a Pan-African finance institution is exclusively supporting the development of affordable housing and real estate sector in African countries.
The Commissioner added that affordable housing plays a crucial role in improving the lives of individuals and families, foster social stability and contributing to the overall well-being of the people.
He also stressed that the project when completed will curb insecurity, provide employment for the productive unemployed youths that are roaming the streets and as well as encourage communal living.
He added that Housing plays a crucial role in promoting social stability in the society.
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