Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commenced the process of taking over housing projects constructed under the National Housing Program of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The initiative is aimed at making the over 116 housing units built by the Federal Government available and affordable to residents of the state.
During an inspection of the housing facilities at Tse Ukpahar, located behind Welfare Quarters in Makurdi, Governor Alia reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that citizens of the state have access to decent and affordable housing.
He disclosed that the houses would be completed and offered to residents at affordable rates, bringing relief to many families facing housing challenges.
The governor also revealed that the state government is collaborating with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to provide mortgage opportunities that will enable public and civil servants to purchase the houses once they are made available for sale.
According to him, the takeover forms part of the state government’s broader efforts to revive abandoned or underutilized projects while also stimulating economic activities in the state.
Governor Alia added that the state government will invest in completing the housing units, a move expected to create employment opportunities and benefit local communities.
The initiative, he noted, represents a major step toward addressing the housing needs of the people of Benue State and reflects his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of citizens.
