The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustainable and affordable housing projects, with a strong focus on improving the welfare of citizens, particularly members of the Armed Forces.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Darma, made this known during a familiarisation visit to the Renewed Hope Housing Project for military personnel and the Renewed Hope City Housing Estate in Karsana, Abuja.
Darma described the military housing scheme as one of the most significant legacy projects of the current administration, noting that it is designed to provide a comfortable and secure living environment for beneficiaries.
According to him, the project comprises 1,550 housing units supported by essential infrastructure, including road networks, water supply systems, schools, and recreational facilities.
“The visit gives us the opportunity to assess the level of work on site. This is a major legacy initiative for military personnel, and we are impressed with the progress and supporting infrastructure in place,” he said.
The minister emphasised the importance of timely completion, assuring that the ministry would maintain strict monitoring and supervision to ensure quality, durability, and compliance with approved standards.
He reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu places high priority on affordable and sustainable housing under the Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that the ministry remains committed to fulfilling its mandate.
Darma explained that the military housing project is being executed through a Public-Private Partnership with Brains and Hammers Limited, noting that construction has reached about 70 percent completion.
He added that developers have projected delivery within three months, ahead of the seven-month contractual timeline, while the 2,744-unit Karsana Housing Estate is also nearing completion.
The minister commended key financiers, including the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and Family Homes Funds Limited, for their support, noting that the project is expected to generate over 15,000 jobs for skilled and unskilled workers.
He also praised the consultants and contractors for their professionalism and urged them to maintain high construction standards and adopt a strong maintenance culture to sustain the initiative.
Darma reaffirmed his commitment to building on existing achievements in the housing sector, pledging to expand access to affordable housing and promote sustainable urban development nationwide.
The minister was accompanied on the visit by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata; the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore; ministry directors; and officials of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria led by its Managing Director, Shehu Usman Osidi.
