The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has launched the construction of the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to reduce Nigeria’s housing deficit.
The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and attended by the FHA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oyetunde Ojo.
In a statement by the FHA’s Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Chigelu, Ojo praised Governor Eno for his commitment to the welfare of Akwa Ibom residents, especially in the area of housing provision.
Ojo recalled the governor’s early support for the initiative, noting that the state government provided land for the project at no cost and pledged continuous collaboration to ensure its success.
He said, “When we met with His Excellency in May 2024 to seek Akwa Ibom’s partnership in the Renewed Hope Housing agenda, the reception and encouragement we received were unmatched. Launching this project here is our way of reciprocating that goodwill.”
The FHA boss explained that the Renewed Hope Housing Programme represents the fulfilment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge to deliver affordable and livable homes to Nigerians. He added that the agency has completed procurement processes for similar housing projects in Kaduna, Abia, Ogun, Ekiti, Kogi, and Adamawa States.
According to Ojo, the Federal Housing Authority has also been completing and commissioning inherited projects in line with President Tinubu’s directive that “the days of abandoned projects are over.”
He described the Akwa Ibom project as more than a housing estate, but “a livable and affordable community that will create jobs, stimulate local industries, and promote inclusive development.”
In his remarks, Governor Eno thanked the President and the FHA for selecting Akwa Ibom as one of the flagship sites for the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme.
He reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner with the Federal Government in addressing the state’s housing needs and disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development had also received 50 hectares of land for its own housing initiative.
“Our civil servants are dear to us, which is why we are investing heavily in housing projects such as the Aviation City, Judicial City, Legislative, and Executive estates,” Eno said.
He assured the FHA of his administration’s support to ensure timely completion and promised to extend state security coverage to protect the project site.
The Renewed Hope Housing Scheme, implemented through the FHA and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, aims to provide sustainable, affordable homes for low- and middle-income earners across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Under the initiative, state governments provide land and infrastructure, while the FHA oversees construction and delivery — a model expected to boost employment and advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on affordable housing and sustainable cities.
