WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to contractors of the various housing projects under the Renewed Hope Housing Estates and Cities initiative nationwide about Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) action on substandard work and abandoning projects. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, emphasized this during the launch of a 250-unit Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Warri, Delta State, as reported on the Ministry’s website. Dangiwa stressed that contractors must adhere to building specifications, warning that failure to meet obligations after receiving government funds will lead to legal measures, including EFCC involvement. The statement also noted that the minister instructed developers to complete their projects within the specified three-month timeline to ensure that the process for locals to purchase and move into the houses can start promptly. The launch of the 250-unit housing project in Delta State marks the ninth location under the Federal Government’s initiative to provide affordable housing and reduce the housing gap. Construction will soon begin in three more states, totalling thirteen under phase one of the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates program. These states include Kano, Katsina, and Sokoto (North-West); Gombe and Yobe (North-East); Ebonyi and Abia (South-East); Akwa Ibom and Delta (South-South); Osun and Oyo (South-West); and Benue and Nasarawa (North-Central). The goal for phase one is to deliver 50,000 houses, funded by the N50 billion 2023 supplementary budget. States not included may join in 2024 if they provide land at no cost to enhance affordability.
Renewed Hope Housing: FG warns contractors of EFCC action on substandard, abandoned projects
