Niger to build 1,000 housing units this year

Niger State government has concluded arrangement to construct additional 1000 housing units in the state before the end of the year, with Suleja and Minna getting 500 housing units each. Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu said the idea is to reduce housing deficit confronting the two towns in the state.  The governor made this known when he hosted the management of an indigenous firm that will handle the project.

He directed the ministry of lands to make available the necessary documents to the construction firm so as to commence work immediately on the sites. Aliyu admonished the company to ensure that it keeps to the terms of the agreement, adding that government will not hesitate to revoke the contract if found to be in breach of the agreement.

He noted that the administration had gone into partnership with many companies to provide cheap and decent houses for the people because of its belief that if people were made to live in decent environment they will give their best to the service of the state and the nation.