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How Kaduna is bridging housing deficit – Uba Sani

President Bola Tinubu’s initiative of empowering at least 1,500 people in all the 8,809 wards across the country will have a positive impact on the poor and vulnerable in the country, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said. He described the Ward Development Plan as unprecedented in the history of Nigeria, adding that the
How Kaduna is bridging housing deficit – Uba Sani

President Bola Tinubu’s initiative of empowering at least 1,500 people in all the 8,809 wards across the country will have a positive impact on the poor and vulnerable in the country, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said.

He described the Ward Development Plan as unprecedented in the history of Nigeria, adding that the policy will take the peculiarities of each ward into account.

The Governor disclosed this at the commissioning of free houses to 100 widows by the Family Homes Funds Limited, under the Social Housing Project at Rigachukun in Igabi local government of Kaduna state on Monday.

Speaking at the occasion, Governor Uba Sani disclosed that he will convene a townhall meeting with all the elected officials and relevant stakeholders in Kaduna State, to fashion out the special needs of each community.

According to him, the Family Homes Funds Social Housing Project ‘’aligns with our administration’s commitment to the provision of affordable houses for Kaduna State citizens.

‘’Access to safe, affordable and secure housing is the foundation of human dignity. We have been partnering with local and international investors to frontally address our housing deficit.

‘’We recently distributed houses to families of victims of banditry under the Qatar Sannabil Project, a collaborative initiative between the Kaduna State Government and Qatar Charity.”

‘’We have also flagged off the construction of the 3319 Hectares Nuru Suraj Ungwar Dosa New Extension Layout and Urban Shelter’s 200 hectares housing project in Millennium City, Kaduna,’’ he added.

The Governor also said that the Nigerian Airforce, Customs Service, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the Federal Housing Authority have all embarked on mass housing projects in Kaduna State ‘’ because of the conducive atmosphere we have created, coupled with our attractive incentives.’’

He recalled that ‘’we recently organized a hugely successful International Housing Exhibition which offered a unique platform for stakeholders to discuss and share housing development initiatives, explore emerging technologies, and proffer practical solutions to Northern Nigeria’s housing challenges.’’

In his remarks, the Chairman of Family Homes Funds Limited, Mr Ademola Adebise noted that the project ‘’symbolizes renewed hope and restored dignity, particularly for the 100 resilient women empowered through this initiative.’’

According to the Chairman, the Social Housing Project ‘’ also reflects our shared vision of inclusive growth, where affordable housing becomes a foundation for economic participation and improved quality of life.’’

‘’Through this development, FHFL has demonstrated a new model of social housing delivery in Nigeria — one that integrates home ownership with skills training, livelihood support, and climate-smart construction.

‘’This project reflects our commitment to environmental responsibility. These homes are energy-efficient, incorporating solar energy and sustainable materials. In doing so, we are not only reducing energy costs for these families but also setting a standard for green living.

‘’By deploying Expanded Polystyrene System (EPS) technology, we have achieved faster, more sustainable, and cost-effective housing aligned with Nigeria’s low-carbon and climate-resilient objectives,’’ he added.

Mr Adebise disclosed that each of the beneficiaries ‘’has received extensive livelihood support training, designed to kickstart small businesses and support enduring income generation.

‘’Each of the homes has been provisioned with a cottage yard where agricultural produce can be grown, processed and sold at the sprawling market and communal space situated within the estate,’’ he added.

In his speech, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, recalled that the project was inherited from the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.

‘’Government is work in progress. President Boal Ahmed Tinubu is determined to ensured that anything started by his brother is completed and value is even added to it.

According to him, the project is a collaboration amongst the determined woman who led that Adashe Cooperative and reached out to the Family Homes Funds, through the Ministry of Women Affairs.

‘’This couldn’t have been possible without the local government. This couldn’t have been possible without the state government. This couldn’t have been possible without the Federal Government and its agencies.

Senator Bagudu said that he and his Finance Ministry counterpart ensured that the project was funded and delivered to the beneficiaries who are widows, free of charge.

He said that he is not surprised that the first project took place in Kaduna because ‘’we have a Governor who will knock on every door, who will ensure that nobody sleeps until things are done for the benefit of the people.’’

According to the Minister, Governor Uba Sani demonstrated this love for his people by sacrificing all programmes on his agenda and personally attending the commissioning of the Family Homes Funds.

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No law prevents my sons from traveling with me on official trips – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to viral photos showing his sons accompanying him on local and foreign trips, saying he has the right to carry them along. Wike made this statement on Monday, when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels
No law prevents my sons from traveling with me on official trips – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to viral photos showing his sons accompanying him on local and foreign trips, saying he has the right to carry them along.

Wike made this statement on Monday, when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television.

He was reacting to the viral photos showing his sons accompanying him on local and foreign trips, stressing that his sons, as master’s degree holders, needed the exposure.

“What law says that my sons shouldn’t travel? Let the FCT say where they paid ₦1. What official matter? Did they sign any document? It doesn’t need to be a personal trip,” he said.

When asked whether he was teaching them to become politicians, he said, “No, that’s not correct. My eldest son is a lawyer. He said, ‘No, I’m not going to practice. I want to be a farmer.’

“I said, ‘What do you mean by this? He said, ‘No, this is what I want to do.’ I said, ‘Okay’. What do you do? They’ve gone for training in Spain. They’ve gone for training in Lisbon.

“My second son finished from King’s College, a master’s degree in Economics. He said he wants to be in real estate.”

He expressed happiness that his sons behave responsibly and give him comfort, adding that they have not given him problems.

DAILY POST reports that last week, Wike came under heavy criticism for taking his children to a summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

No law prevents my sons from traveling with me on official trips – Wike