President Tinubu Flags off construction of 250 New Homes in Delta

By Wilson Macaulay

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government of Nigeria has flagged off a groundbreaking ceremony for the 250 housing units in Warri under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who represented President Tinubu at the event expressed confidence in the Renewed Hope Housing Train to deliver in record time.

The Hon Minister hinted in his opening speech that the Renewed Hope Housing Train of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is Moving with Truckloads of Houses across Nigeria
from the Center of the Nation to the North and the South with yesterday June 29th 2024 being the turn of Ekpan Warri Delta State.

The Hon Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, explained that with the solid support of the Hon. Minister of State Alhaji Tijjani Gwarzo, the Renewed Hope Housing Train Under their captainship is Delivering Hope, Creating Jobs Empowering Lives ,Boosting Economic Development and Changing the Housing Landscape of Nigeria for Good.

He said : “Today, the Housing Train is live in Delta State, ready to deliver 250 decent, quality and affordable housing units in a 1,2 and 3 semi-detached bungalows to 250 households.This blend of housing types is to ensure that there is an option for everyone – low income, middle income and high-income earners, to own a home of their own.”

While giving analysis of the positive multiplier effect of a Project of this magnitude, the Minister pointed out saying: ” From this construction, over 6,000 people will be employed and kept busy from being the devils’ workshop. Every shelter that is delivered under this Programme is direct job creation.

The Mister stressed that the
The Renewed Hope Housing Train is a practical demonstration of
His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resolve
To providing Decent, Quality and Affordable Housing to all Nigerians.

The Delta State Governor RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori who was ably represented by the Deputy governor , Sir Monday Onyeme in his welcome address remarked that the Delta State Government is proud to partner with the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, on the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme.

The Delta Deputy Governor, His
Excellency, Sir Monday Onyeme in the message noted that the flagging – off the construction of 250 housing units in Ekpan, Warri, Delta state will assist in tackling the housing deficit in the Warri metropolis.

He said: “It is, therefore, my pleasure to welcome the Honourable Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, to Delta State for this groundbreaking ceremony and we are grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for including Delta State among the thirteen states for the commencement of the Renewed Hope Housing Estate Project.”

The Deputy governor explained that it was without hesitation that the Governor approved this land measuring 25 Hectares for this laudable project to keep faith with his pledge to give our people meaningful development as contained in our MORE agenda, and we are irrevocably committed to doing whatever that is required to deliver on that mandate.

He pointed out that His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is the
a governor for all Deltans, with a firm persuasion that governance should be divorced from partisan politics for our people to enjoy the dividends of democracy.

Expressing more delight, the Deputy governor said: ” The Delta State Governor is very pleased with this project, which will help to ameliorate the housing deficit not just in the country but also in Delta State.”

He added: ” As every one here knows, access to affordable housing in Nigeria is a recurring problem worsened by a rapidly growing population, inflation, poverty, and a lack of access to mortgage finance. The problems ranges from shortage, affordability, quality, and accessibility. As a result, many urban dwellers face the risks of displacement, homelessness, and social exclusion.”

Speaking further, he explained : ” Recent statistics indicate that as of 2023, the housing deficit stood at 28 million units, marking an alarming 100% increase over the past one and half decades. Also, data from the Central Bank indicates that only 10% of Nigerians aspiring to own homes can afford to do so. The bottom line is that affordable housing in Nigeria remains a pipedream for low-income households.

It is, therefore, imperative that governments at all levels should devise creative solutions to addressing the housing deficit in Nigeria. It is against this backdrop that this initiative by the Federal Government must be embraced and supported by all.”

The Delta Deputy Governor assured the Hon Minister of Housing and Urban Development that the Delta State government, is committed to facilitating easy acquisition of land for investment purposes without Deve or (Omonile) syndrome, which was a major impediment to land acquisition for business and private development.

Prince Sam Ogrih MD/CEO, Goodnews Creative Ideas Limited who is the anchor of the project in Delta state in his speech at the groundbreaking site promised to work assiduously round the clock with other relevant
stakeholders across board to deliver the 250 units of the Renewed Hope Housing Project in Ekpan, Uvwie Local
Area as mandated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

He thanked the Federal Minister of
Housing and Urban Development Arc Musa Dangiwa for the running thus far with the bold initiative of Mr President. ln the same vein he appreciated the Delta State Governor, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori ably represented by the Deputy governor Sir Monday Onyene.

Sam Ogrih the construction guru expressed optimism that the Project will be delivered in record time.

Other dignitaries who were present include, Hon Godknows Angele , the Delta State Commissioner for Housing, Chief Henry Urumedje, representative of His Royal Majesty, DR EMMANUEL EKEMEJEWA SIDESO, Abe 1, JP, OON, Ovie of Uvwie kingdom, Ekpan Community Chairman,Hon Victory Nanakpero. Speaking in the side line they all appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the bold initiatives and als gave the state government kudos for providing the 25 hectares with certificates of occupancy to the Federal Government at no cost.

Hon Victory Nanakpero the Ekpan Community Chairman assured both the federal and state government that the Project will be supported by the community in any area their help is needed.