The Federal Government has promised a million housing deliveries per year to get 17 million houses by 2033.
Minister of State, Works and Housing, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, Saturday in Abuja disclosed this during inspection of mass housing project.
Speaking at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) mass housing project in Zuba, FCT, Aliyu said he would increase housing investment.
Government to improve on 100,000 houses yearly
Aliyu said government would improve on current construction of 100,000 houses yearly to meet the basic needs of the people.
“The production now is low. We are constructing 100,000 houses per year and hope to improve it by constructing one million houses per year.
This will close the gap of 17 million to 20 million housing deficits by the year 2033.
“That is the target of government. We are committed to building more houses and to ensure that the programmes, policies are accomplished, he said.
We’ll provide enabling environment to attract investors – Minister
“We will provide enabling environment to attract investors into the sector to help solve the problem of housing deficit in the country.
The project will assist us to achieve the government’s housing goal by 2033,’’ he said.
Aliyu also said that the problems associated with acquisition of lands would be addressed.
On Zuba project, the minister said it was designed specifically to address the huge housing deficit for the middle and low income earners.
Rain delays completion of project
He said the project which was to be completed by August was delayed because of the rainy season. The minister gave assurance that the government would deliver the project as soon as possible.
“We will ensure that the project is completed soon, because it is one of our primary focuses. “That is why it is our first point of call after inauguration,’’ he said.
Also speaking, Acting Managing Director, FHA reiterated government’s commitment to ensuring the common Nigerians have access to affordable housing
He said that the project was among many others spread across the country by the federal government.
Gonto said that the houses were designed for low-income earners both in the public and private sector. “The self-employed will not be neglected also, once they meet up with the criteria,” he said.
