Buhari inaugurated urbanization in Kogi: President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated 76 housing units for Nigerian citizens in Lokoja, Kogi on Monday.
The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) reports that the housing units built by the Federal Ministry of Works are made up of 48 2-bedroom units, 24 3-bedroom units and 4 1-bedroom units.
Buhari, opening the housing night, described the project as a “fulfillment of the change that APC promised Nigerians in 2015.
“This development is an example of fulfilling that promise of change in 2015 with the support of the Kogi government, which provided the land, which has come to life and will provide shelter for ordinary Nigerians.
“Again, it is a good example of some of the development possibilities that intergovernmental collaboration can produce.”
The President, who was represented by the FCT Minister of State, Ms. Ramatu Tijjani, expressed optimism that with the provision of more land, the government could do more for Nigerians.
“The progressive ideals of our government seek to achieve a primary goal, which is to improve the human condition,” he said.
Also speaking, the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said that the federal government has delivered similar projects in 34 states with the support of the state governors, who provided the land.
Fashola explained that the development of 76 houses was the result of a national survey carried out to find out the type of houses that Nigerians in the states wanted.
“We have offered these housing units to the general public on a non-discriminatory basis by opening the national housing portal to ensure that interested individuals are not inhibited by any artificial barriers.
“Assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis,” he said.
The minister, however, thanked the contractors, suppliers and all employees in the construction process for their contributions to the construction of the nation.