President
Minister of Works and Housing,
He said the approach for implementing this was multifaceted "from house refurbishment loans to mortgages with reduced service conditions, direct housing construction, improved speed of titling and Issuance of documents with plans underway to unlock unused properties as well as accelerate advocacy for reduced rent demands".
He also emphasized that a people-centred approach was key to addressing housing issues which would be the basis for character shape and socio-economic vibrancy of cities, as it is in all the urban centres around the world.
The Minister said the Federal Government was committed to delivering "Housing that is obtainable, healthy, inclusive and adequate, safe and affordable as this was the key to sustainable and transformation of societies and communities."
He further disclosed that to relieve citizens from economic challenges, President
He gave assurances of his obligation to the realisation of the Nigerian Economic Sustainability Plan and hoped to strengthen partnership with the private sector and other government agencies at all levels to effectively deliver on the mandate.
Speaking earlier the Permanent Secretary,
He said first Monday of every October was recognised as World
Mr Umakhihe said the celebration would wrap up with the observance of the World Cities Day on 31st of
He was certain that during the dialogue session, the well-selected resource persons would deal extensively on affordable housing delivery and urban development as economic revival strategies in the COVID19 era in
He was optimistic that we could build a better life and a better future for all Nigerians.
The high points were the different presentations on: Towards A Sustainable Housing Delivery: Optimizing The Opportunities; Providing Affordable Housing In Cities; The Role Of Partnerships, Advocacy And Community Mobilization; And Financing Options For Affordable Housing Delivery In Africa among others.
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