Tambuwal Commemorates Victory Margin, Set To Constructs 342 Houses


In the spirit of the figures that calibrated his re-election into office for the second time in 2019, Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state  has disclosed that his administration will construct 342 housing scheme at the proposed New Sokoto city.

Gov. Tambuwal had won the gubernatorial election in all but one local government area of the state with 3,413 votes before the initial poll was declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).


The voided votes tally March 11, 2019, showed that Gov. Tambuwal was ahead of his arch-challenger. But, the returning officer, Professor Fatima Mukhtar called for a re-run "due to cancellation in 22 local government areas across 136 polling units with a total number of 75,403 cancelled votes."


More than one year after, the governor who received a report from a committee for the delivery of affordable houses to people of the state on Tuesday, said the commemorative project to be named: '342 Housing Scheme' is a special scheme for a broad spectrum of technocrats in the employ of the state.


These include but is not restricted to: civil servants, public servants, members of the state assembly, because they sold their own, members of the state executive council, permanent secretaries, Directors-General and Directors.


"We are planning a new Sokoto state housing scheme. In the next year's budget we will come up with the new housing scheme to be entitled: '342 Housing Scheme.'



"We believe that in the the next stage of development in Sokoto state, people will see (more) housing schemes coming up in the length and breadth of the state," the governor emphasized.


Turning to the committee on affordable housing, which submitted its report, the governor said the state government has given options to interested applicants in terms of where to be build their houses for them. This, he explained, could be in the state capital or in their respective local government headquarters.


He said the scheme is intended to spread development across the state rather than concentrating only on the state capital.


The governor said preference will be given to those who have not benefited from similar scheme in the past, adding that the state government in collaboration with Family Homes and Federal Mortgage Bank, will come up with the number of houses available to would be beneficiaries. 


He added that, at the inception of his administration it inherited 500 housing units at Kalambaina which has been completed and sold out to members of the public and civil servants.


The governor  also said currently the government is undertaking the completion of  another 500 housing units at Gidan Salanke , which was also inherited from the past administration.


More houses, he pointed out have been sold to civil servants both from the state and federal service; including the families of those whose parents have disengaged from service but they still living in the state.



In his remarks, the chairman of the committee, who is also the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Sa'idu Umar, said about 6000 interested application were received from prospective applicants, comprising 5000 from the state civil servants and the remaining from the employees in the state Local Government Service Commission.


He also said the houses to be bulit include 4, 3 and 2 bedrooms flats.












Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Education Remains a Top Priority of Our Policy Thrust: Gov. Fubara

Image
The Rivers State Government says it will continue to place education as one of the top most priorities of its policy thrust. Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara stated this during the 34th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday 24th February, 2024. The Governor who spoke through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, said although the University of Port Harcourt is a Federal University the State Government would continue to support and collaborate with it to place it in a path that  would be the envy of other institutions. “We shall support you because whenever we add value to this institution, you add double value to whatever we have placed before you and we shall continue to ensure that you are given a place of high distinction and excellence”, the Governor stressed. Governor Fubara disclosed that his administration was desirous to create the enabling environment to ensure Rivers State remains a preferred destination to achieve quality education in the count...
Read more

Governor Mutfwang Crowns New Ngolong Ngas, HRH Nde Jika Golit

Image
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has performed the coronation of the New Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit. The ceremony is coming nine years after the demise of the late Ngolong Ngas, Nde Joshua Dimlong. Governor Mutfwang, who performed the presentation of staff of office and certificate to the New Ngolong Ngas at the Pankshin Township Stadium, praised the Ngas Nation for a rancor-free selection process of the new Ngolong Ngas. He warned mischief makers against needless court actions that are capable of delaying or frustrating the selection and installation of traditional rulers in the state. He also implored citizens to alway accept the will of God in all circumstances. "I congratulate the Ngolong Ngas, Nde Jika Golit, on his ascension to the throne of his ancestors. His selection by the kingmakers, through a peaceful and rancor-free atmosphere, is worthy of emulation by other ethnic groups in the state." the Governor stated. "Let me s...
Read more

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE PDP GOVERNORS’ FORUM AT THE END OF AN ENLARGED MEETING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024

Image
The PDP Governors’ Forum under the leadership of H.E. Governor Bala A. Mohammed, CON, held an enlarged meeting at the Bauchi State Governors’ Lodge, Tatari Ali House, Asokoro on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the Party resolved as follows: 1. The National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting originally slated for October 24, 2024, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024. 2. The postponement is to ensure that the party goes into the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections of November 16, 2024 with the unity and strength demanded to unseat the floundering All Progressive Congress, APC government in the state. 3. Reiterating the need for unity in the face of efforts by detractors to divide the party, the meeting called on all members to shun divisive utterances that could undermine ongoing efforts at strengthening the party to effectively play its role as the country’s main opposition, preparatory...
Read more