The Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) has called for a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to address the pressing housing challenges across the country.
This was revealed by the President of AHCN, ESV. Eno Obonga, during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.
Obonga emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Association and the Ministry in creating sustainable solutions for the nation’s housing deficit.
Considering the myriads of challenges in the housing sector, partnerships and increased collaboration are necessary as the association is desirous of participating fully in the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of this Administration.
He stressed that the housing sector has been saddled with a myriad of challenges that seem insurmountable particularly the low-income group of persons. Thereby making the housing deficit gap to continue to widen with its attendant social and economic challenges.
He praised the Minister’s commitment to affordable housing and the significant progress made under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to provide accessible and affordable homes for Nigerians.
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“We are here to seek your partnership in our efforts to improve housing availability and affordability across the country,” Obonga stated.
“Our Association is ready to contribute actively to the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda, and we believe that through collaboration, we can achieve remarkable progress.”
Obonga also commended the Minister’s efforts in reforming the housing sector over the past year, noting that these reforms have led to the commencement of several housing projects across the nation’s six geopolitical zones.
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He expressed confidence that the partnership between AHCN and the Ministry would further enhance these efforts, particularly in providing housing for low-income groups and addressing the ongoing housing deficit.
The AHCN reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Ministry to ensure the success of housing initiatives under the current administration.
The visit underscored the need for continuous engagement between government bodies and private sector stakeholders in tackling the multifaceted challenges within Nigeria’s housing sector.