The Nigerian government has started construction work on the 3,112 housing units tagged, “Renewed Hope City” in Karsana, Abuja, the Nigeria’s capital.
The project is a part of the 20,000 housing units to be delivered in the Federal Capital Territory under a Public Private Partnership Arrangement being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The Renewed Hope Cities are being developed in three locations: Kano to have 1,500 housing units; Lagos to get 2,500 housing units and Abuja with 3,112.
President Bola Tinubu says the project represents the first practical expression of his administration’s desire to implement a New City Development Plan under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The President also said that under the plan, integrated living communities that will redefine the essence of residential living for Nigerians nationwide will be built.
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He insists that his vision is to build dynamic, integrated, and self-sustaining communities, equipped with amenities to enhance the quality of living for residents.
The President explained that beyond the moral imperative of providing decent and affordable housing for citizens to encourage inclusive economic growth.
Already, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has awarded contracts for the construction of 200 housing units in twelve (12) states (2 per geo-political zone) known as Renewed Hope Estates.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
