Buhari commissions 76 housing units in Kano

“Not only did their successful bids offer an opportunity for these companies and their employees, through them we have unleashed a value chain of economic activities that improved the conditions of ordinary Nigerians.”

“They engaged 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.

Fashola, who was represented by Arc. Solomon Labafilo, described the project as “harvest of the fruit of investment.”

“As we head towards the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure of office, I am happy to say we have entered a season of completion when many projects such as this begin to bear fruits.

“In 34 states of Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works and Housing, has delivered projects like this with the support of the state governors who provided the land.

“In terms of design, this project is the outcome of a national survey conducted by the Ministry of Works and Housing to find out the type of houses Nigerians desired.”

He explained that the federal government has offered all the housing units to members of the general public in a “non-discriminatory way” by opening the National Housing Portal to ensure those interested are not inhibited by any artificial obstacle.

“Allocations will be made on the basis of those who apply and pay on a first come, first served basis,” he said.