Buhari Commissions 68 Housing Units in Isele-Azagba
President Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday, March 10, 2022, commissioned a 68 housing units in Isele Azagba, Aniocha North local government area, Delta State.
The project which cost about N1.7 billion was executed by federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, said that the project has achieved its primary objective as operators of micro, small and medium businesses won the contract for the job.
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Hear him; “They engage suppliers who benefit from sub-contracts for the supply of building materials from sand to cement, roofing and plumbing materials to doors and electrical fitting.
“In the process, the ordinary Nigerians at the bottom of the pyramid such as artisans, builders, skilled and unskilled workers and food vendors were not left out of this economic value chain,” he said.
He thanked the Delta State Government for providing the land, saying that such collaboration was needed for more units of housing to be provided.
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Giving a brief on the project, the Minister whose speech was read by Mr. Abiodun Oki, said the housing units comprised of 24-units in condominium (1 bedroom – 4, 2 bedroom – 16, 3 bedroom – 4), 28-units 2 bedroom and 16-units 3 bedroom bungalows.
He said the Federal Government has delivered similar housing projects in 32 states of the federation.