President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja, inaugurated a N9.5 billion Zuba Housing Estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The president while inaugurating the 746 housing unit estate, said it would help check multi-dimensional poverty in the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the N9.5billion estate which is located on a 18.5 hectares of land consists of 16 blocks of 3-bedroom flats in a block of 8 flats.
Others are 32 blocks of 2-bedroom flats in a block of 8 flats; 14 blocks of 1-bedroom flats in a block of 16 flats and 5 blocks of terrace duplexes in 4 rows.
Buhari said the provision of houses was one of the best ways to attack poverty, create prosperity and develop the economy.
He said that the project was part of government’s efforts to curb poverty and provide shelter for citizens.
‘‘I convey my hearty congratulations to the new homeowners in this estate. Our promise of change has been fulfilled for you.
‘‘Housing supply is one of the indices of multi-dimensional poverty that challenges our people and the completion of this estate provides a solution for the beneficiaries.
‘‘The new homeowners who benefit from this estate have taken a step up on the ladder of prosperity and away from poverty,“ he said.
He commended the Chairman, Managing Director, members of the Board and Staff of Federal Housing Authority (FHA) on the successful completion of the Estate.
Buhari said that the project was another testament to his administration’s commitment to lifting people out of poverty.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja, inaugurated a N9.5 billion Zuba Housing Estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The president while inaugurating the 746 housing unit estate, said it would help check multi-dimensional poverty in the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the N9.5billion estate which is located on a 18.5 hectares of land consists of 16 blocks of 3-bedroom flats in a block of 8 flats.
Others are 32 blocks of 2-bedroom flats in a block of 8 flats; 14 blocks of 1-bedroom flats in a block of 16 flats and 5 blocks of terrace duplexes in 4 rows.
Buhari said the provision of houses was one of the best ways to attack poverty, create prosperity and develop the economy.
He said that the project was part of government’s efforts to curb poverty and provide shelter for citizens.
‘‘I convey my hearty congratulations to the new homeowners in this estate. Our promise of change has been fulfilled for you.
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‘‘Housing supply is one of the indices of multi-dimensional poverty that challenges our people and the completion of this estate provides a solution for the beneficiaries.
‘‘The new homeowners who benefit from this estate have taken a step up on the ladder of prosperity and away from poverty,“ he said.
He commended the Chairman, Managing Director, members of the Board and Staff of Federal Housing Authority (FHA) on the successful completion of the Estate.
Buhari said that the project was another testament to his administration’s commitment to lifting people out of poverty.