NAN-H-93
Project
By Ella Anokam
Gwagwalada, (FCT) March 2, 2018 (NAN) The ongoing National Housing Programme (NHP) of the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing was also designed to suit physically challenged persons in the country, the Zonal Director, North-Central zone, Julius Olurinola said.
Olurinola made this known on Friday in Gwagwalada when he led a delegation of the ministry to inspect the level of work done on the project in FCT.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FCT NHP project site is located at Dukwa, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja.
“The housing construction is being designed to take care of different categories of Nigerians. ‘’There is provision of ramp to ease the movement of the physically challenged people.
Olurinola, who is the Director of Engineering Services of the ministry, noted that the pilot project, aimed to bridge the housing deficit would be completed in six months.
One of the project contractors; Leo Chao, said that the project had three condominiums consisting of 24 units of flat with total of 72 housing units.
Chao said that with quick dispensation of fund, the project which was 40 per cent completed, would be completed in due course.
Meanwhile, artisans employed in the on-going housing construction in the site have commended the Federal Government for creating job and integrating them through the project.
A labourer at the site, Okabua Joseph, thanked government for giving the artisans opportunity to engage in the housing construction to earn a living.
“Before now I was learning plumbing work, but with this present job, I receive N2, 000 daily, it is really helping me to cater for my family.
Mr Abude Frank, a supplier of building materials such as cement, rod and some other tools expressed delight that his life had improved since he got the contract.
Miss Shuaibu Nefisat, a food vendor, also commended government for enabling her to use the location to sell food and ensured her a means of livelihood.
“I make between N20, 000 to N30, 000 on daily basis, this has made my family to remain thankful to me as a sole provider.
NAN reports that the road infrastructure of the project is 95 per cent completed while is provision for potable water of between 45,000 and 75,000 litres, to serve the occupants of the housing when completed. (NAN)
ELLA/GOM/DUA
Edited by Gregory Mmaduakolam/Dada Ahmed