Hardship: Tinubu vows to build 50,000 housing units to Nigerians in 3 months

….warns contractors against substandard jobs in Ebonyi

By Uchenna Okeh, Abakaliki

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on Wednesday has warned contractors handling the 250 Housing Units of the Renewed Hope Estate, Ebonyi, against delivering substandard jobs in the State.

The President, Tinubu made this known during the Ground breaking of the Renewed Hope Estate, Ebonyi, at Umuoghara Community in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, said that his administration prepared to build 50,000 housing units no Nigerians.

Dangiwa who assured the people of the State that the project will be completed within to the period of three months added that different categories of jobs will be provided for Nigerians across the Country.

He noted that the project will open doors for beehives of economic activities, that will boost commerce and employment in the State.

Tinubu emphasized that the ground breaking ceremony was a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assurances of providing improved welfare and better standard of living for all Nigerians.

“We will not tolerate any sub substand work. This project will be completed in 3 month’s time as the repayment for the Housing Units will take 30 years. The project promises to provide jobs for 6000 persons of different categories. Economic activities will be boosted with the sales of building materials, among others. We are particular on giving Nigerians value for their money.

“Ebonyi State was the first to provide land for this project. By this project, it is now clear that the Tinubu-led administration is committed to fulfilling its promises to Nigerians.”

In his remarks, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State who commended the Federal Government for initiating the project added that the construction of the Housing Units was an indication of the premium the Federal Government places on providing better welfare for all Nigerians.

Represented by his Deputy, Mrs.Patricia Obila, the Governor stated that the project will not only provide jobs but also stimulate economic activities in the State.

“The indigenes of Ebonyi State should be considered during the allocation of the Housing Units to Nigerians. Ebonyi under my watch is safe for investors.”

in his view, the Chairman of Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Chief Ogodo Ali Nomeh assured the Federal Government that his LGA will provide adequate security for the Contractor and workers handling the project.

He stated that the project will bring about massive infrastructural development of the host community even as he thanked Governor Francis Nwifuru for approving the location for the construction of the Housing Units.