The has approved N113.19 billion for the construction of a large-scale housing project aimed at tackling accommodation shortages in .
The housing initiative, tagged “Gida Gida Mega City,” will consist of 480 residential units to be built at .
Council Meeting Approves Mega Housing Project
The approval was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, , while briefing journalists after the council’s 38th meeting chaired by , the Governor of Kano State.
According to Waiya, the project will be executed under the as part of the government’s plan to expand urban infrastructure and provide affordable housing for residents.
Additional Approvals for Infrastructure and Compensation
The commissioner also revealed that the council approved N1 billion for the establishment of an Emergency Operations Management Centre at the Government House.
In addition, the council sanctioned N1.7 billion as compensation for 724 households affected by the 330KVA transmission line project being implemented by the .
Another N311.38 million was approved as compensation for properties impacted by the construction of Kano Line Road off Zaria Road at .
Urban Development Strategy
Waiya explained that the housing project and other infrastructure approvals form part of the Kano State Government’s broader urban renewal strategy aimed at improving living standards and supporting economic growth in the state.
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