From Victor Osula, Abuja
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to construct 77,400 social housing units across Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, said the initiative includes 3,000 units each in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano, and 100 units in all 774 local government areas.
According to the Minister, 30% of the homes will be allocated to low-income Nigerians.
“Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we are constructing 3,000 housing units each in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano for Renewed Hope Cities and 250 housing units in each of the 36 states for the Estates. Additionally, the social housing initiative will deliver 77,400 housing units, 100 in each of the 774 local government areas.
“30 percent of the 77,400 social housing units will be given to the non-income Nigerians”, he said.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to solving housing challenges through major investments and partnerships.
