Tinubu’s government to build 1,000 houses in Ondo - FHA

The federal government has announced plans to build 1,000 housing units in Ondo State.

According to the Federal Housing Authority CEO, Oyetunde Ojo, this serves as part of the first phase of its affordable housing initiative.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, in Akure on Friday, March 15, 2024, Mr Ojo, appealed to the state government for its partnership with the project which he believed would take off before the end of the year.

The initiative, he said, was part of President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ and will be implemented nationwide.

The FHA boss also applauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for his efforts and achievements during his time in office.

He said, “We at the Federal Housing Authority decided that before we embark on any project in a state, we must visit the state and consult with the government.

“This is also to ensure that we do not impose our designs on any state, rather we build according to the peculiar needs of each state.

“So, this is why we want to partner with the Ondo state government, not only for you to provide us with land, but so that you can guide us on how best to satisfy the housing needs of the people of the state.

“There will be studio rooms, one-bedroom and the rest so that many low income residents, especially young people, can afford them just like it is applicable in advanced countries.

“We are also looking at carcasses. We can build the structures and do the exterior but leave the finishing to be done by the occupant. Let the person do the finishing according to their taste or finance.”

Aiyedatiwa on his part commended FHA for picking Ondo as one of the scheme’s early beneficiaries and vowed to provide the needed support for the project.