By Elvis Omoregie
Sahara Weekly Reports That In a bid to mitigate the impact of housing shortage on residents, citizenry, a Firm, “Neighborhood turn key project” has committed to providing 300,000 affordable housing units in 18 local government areas in Edo State.
The company said the initiative which is a pilot project in the State expressed concern that recent studies have shown that 28 million Nigerians need homes.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Arc. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ovuarukpo Atohengbe disclosed this during the ongoing shelter conference in Benin City, Edo State capital.
Cecilia who is also the convener of the conference said participants would discuss housing, examine and profer solutions for the average citizens.
She stated: “Government over the years have come up with several projects to try and meet these housing needs of people leaving in shanties and slums”.
Continuing on the “turn key projects”, Arch. Cecilia said housing is key to reduce citizens desperation, corruption and criminality.
“And as a company, we have designed a solution to enable anyone who earns #40,000 to own a home within 12 months roads, water, light and other amenities are all included in the plan.
“Besides, aspiring house owners doesn’t necessarily need to be a civil servant or own a bank account. He or she moves into the house and start paying- it’s a rent own scheme”, she added.
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