Governor Abdullahi Sule laying the foundation stone for the commencement of 4,400 housing project in Karu, Nasarawa State.
Collins Arinze, Lafia
In a bid to ensure affordable housing for residents of Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has flagged off the construction of Peninsula Hills Housing Estate in Karu Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking at the flag off ceremony on Thursday, the governor said the project was part of activities to commemorate the second anniversary of his administration.
Sule explained that the Peninsula Hills Housing Estate is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative with ‘Affinity Realty’.
“270 hecters of lands were marked for the project, but for a start the government had given approval for only 100 hecters to be used for 4, 400 houses.
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“Aside providing land, we have been able to construct some roads and other necessary logistics for the smooth execution of the project”, he said.
He said provision of housing was one of the important thing his administration intends to achieve to change the situation of the less privileged for better.
The Governor said the project would, “create wealth, employment opportunity, create development, boost economic activities in the state especially in Karu as well as provide homes for the less privilege.
Sule however expressed gratitude to Affinity Realty for partnering the government towards addressing the problem of housing deficit in the state.
Earlier, Mohammed Abubakar, Chairman Affinity Realty, expressed gratitude to the state government for given them opportunity to address the problem of housing deficit in the state.
He said the estate would stimulate economic activities, provide sustainable living and help toward addressing the problem of housing deficit.
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The Chairman of Affinity Realty explained that the project would also include schools and recreational facilities.
He said that company has already finalise their construction and delivery strategies, project branding and marketing and have attained financial close as well as project liquidity.
The company Chairman therefore explained that they would invest an initial N7. 8 billion in the project and promised to deliver a quality work the would stand the test of time.
