FG housing scheme in A’Ibom to provide 6,500 jobs, says minister

The Federal Government on Friday disclosed that its 250-housing unit Renewed Hope Estate in Akwa Ibom State would create jobs for over 6,500 people in different trades across the state.

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, stated this in Uyo while speaking during the inauguration of the 250 Housing units in Ukpenekim, Uruan Local Government Area of the state.

Dangiwa said, “Statistics show that the construction of one housing unit creates an average of 25 direct and indirect jobs. So, for these 250 housing units in Akwa Ibom, we hope to create jobs for over 6,500 people in various trades, from professionals like architects, civil engineers, and mechanical engineers to masons, plumbers, tilers, electricians, and labourers.

“We have seen unskilled workers at sites earning as much as N35,000 per week, at an average of N5,000 per day. This amounts to about N140,000 per month. This is in addition to the economic activities, including those selling food, supplying blocks, and providing building materials.

“The value chain effect of construction work on this site is significant and creates a positive economic impact.”

In his remarks, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo, said that the 250 unit is part of the nationwide Renewed Hope Cities and Estates of the Ministry which President Bola Tinubu officially launched earlier this year in Abuja.

He added that the ministry through the programme plans to deliver over 20,000 housing units in phase one, adding that the project would create jobs and boost economic development.

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, who was represented by Head of Service, Effiong Essien, noted that the state is prepared to partner with the Federal Ministry of Housing for more housing projects for the state.

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