In a significant move to address the housing needs of low, middle, and high-income earners, Plateau State Government is set to join forces with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to construct innovative Smart Housing Units in the heart of the city. The aim is to alleviate the accommodation challenges faced by Civil Servants in the state.
Representing Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development Hon. Joshua Ubandoma Laven shared this vision after a meeting with the FHA delegation, led by Hauwa Babakobi.
Emphasizing the project’s top priority status, Commissioner Laven highlighted that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is actively engaging in high-level discussions with the FHA to ensure the realization of this people-centric initiative.
Furthermore, Laven revealed that the state representatives also met with Shelter Afrique’s leader, Mrs. Elizabeth Ogonegbu, to explore avenues for providing one-digit interest loans to support the project’s developers.
Shelter Afrique, a Pan-African finance institution, is dedicated to advancing affordable housing and the real estate sector across African nations.
Commissioner Laven underscored the crucial role of affordable housing in enhancing individual and family lives, promoting social stability, and contributing to overall societal well-being. He argued that upon completion, the Jos Smart Housing Units project will not only address security concerns but also generate employment for the productive unemployed youth, foster communal living, and play a pivotal role in promoting social stability in the society.”
