Housing deficit: Firm pledges 300,000 units of affordable housing across 18 LGA of Edo State

By Elvis Omoregie, Benin

In a bid to mitigate the impact of housing deficits, a Firm, “Neighborhood turn key project” has committed to providing 300,000 affordable housing units in 18 local government areas in Edo State.

The company said the initiative which is a pilot project in the State is in response to concern that recent studies have shown that 28 million Nigerians need homes.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Arc. (Mrs.) Cecilia Ovuarukpo Atohengbe disclosed this during the ongoing shelter conference in Benin City, Edo State capital.

Cecilia who is also the convener of the conference said participants would discuss  housing, examine and profer solutions for the average citizens.

She stated: “Government over the years have come up with several projects to try and meet these housing needs of people leaving in shanties and slums.”

Continuing on the “turnkey projects,” Arch. Cecilia said housing is key to reduce citizens desperation, corruption and criminality.

“And as a company, we have designed a solution to enable anyone who earns N40,000 to own a home within 12 months; roads, water, light and other amenities are all included in the plan.

“Besides, aspiring house owners doesn’t necessarily need to be a civil servant or own a bank account. He or she moves into the house and start paying – it’s a rent – to – own scheme,” she added.