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May
06
2022
L-R, Representative of the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Director Public Building and Housing Dev. Arch Solomon Labafilo; Rep. of Mr. President Honourable Minister of State Works and Housing, Mu'azu Jaji Sambo, Secretary to the Taraba State Govt, Hon. Anthony Jellasi, Rep. of APC Chairman, Taraba State, Hon. Umar Daihiru Doro and the Emir of Muri, HRH Alhaji Abass Njidda Tafida during the Commissioning of the National Housing Programme (Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate) in Taraba State.

FG And State Officials, Local Residents Converge At The Commissioning Of NHP In Taraba State In Honour Of PMB
 
…….as Sambo names NHP Taraba ‘Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate’ during handover and commissioning ceremony.

………. this NHP is to promote decent housing access for the people of Taraba State. – Taraba State Governor.
 
Honourable Minister of State for Works and Housing, Mr.Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, Executive Governor, Taraba State Arc. Darius Dickson, Ishaku,top government officials and local residents in Jauro –Yinu Taraba State converged at the commissioning and handover ceremony of National Housing Programme in Jalingo Taraba State, as Sambo named the National Housing Programme in Jalingo, Taraba Stste Muhammadu Buhari Housing Estate on Thursday.

“Today due to Mr. President’s contribution and support in ensuring that Nigerians are provided affordable and livable houses, the National Housing Programme initiative of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing was launched in 2016 through which over 6000 housing units of diverse units have been built and completed and are being commissioned across 34-states of the Federation in the first phase of the programme. These activities have created several direct and indirect jobs for teeming Nigerians where these projects are sited.
It is on this note and for his contribution to National Development through the National Housing Programme that I, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo Hon. Minister of State, Works and Housing name the National Housing Project site in Jalingo , Taraba State as “ Muhammadu  Buhari Housing Estate , Jalingo,'' Sambo said.

 President Muhammadu Buhari who was represented at the event by Mu'azu Jaji Sambo remarked “ Finally , I offer my appreciation to the Government and people of Taraba State for their cooperation towards the successful completion and the commissioning of a project that will help improve and promote the welfare of the people of this state.”

The representative of the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji, SAN at the event Director Public Buildings and Housing ,Arc. Solomon Labafilo  said “Today in Taraba State at Welcome Gate, Wukari –Jalingo Road , Jalingo we have completed and we are handing over 80-units of houses comprising 4-units of One Bedroom , 48-units of 2 bedroom and 24-units of three bedroom bungalows.”
Earlier the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr.Bashir Nura Alkali , who was represented by the Zonal Director Housing North East Federal Ministry of Works and Housing,Arc. Laminu Mamman said, "The Ministry is promoting local content in line with Executive Orders 3 and 5. The use of available local building materials in the National Housing Programme has stimulated the economy through the production and use of local materials . The overall economic value chain arising from  the housing construction activities is mostly beneficial to the Nigerians youths.”

The Governor of Taraba State, His Excellency Darius Dickson Ishaku represented by Secretary to the State Government Hon. Anthony Jellason stated that the housing programme will provide decent access to housing for the people of Taraba State and the state is partnering with Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria in order to reduce housing scarcity in the state.

The Emir of Muri , His Royal Highness Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida said, “We should always have this kind of leader that builds roads and houses. This kind of representation is what we want. We must not allow a blind man to lead us."

The representative of the APC Chairman Taraba State, Hon. Umar Dahiru Doroh said the State is very delighted with the housing project.He enjoined the Federal Government to speed up the Mambilla power project in the state.

Jacob Zimkei who is a builder and tiller at the National Housing Programme site ,  remarked that he  made some money for himself because he was engaged at the National Housing Programme site. He thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the  National Housing Programme initiative.

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Oct
30
2024

HON MINISTER , HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA DECLARING OPEN A TRAINING WORKSHOP ON GREEN BUILDINGS PRACTICES FOR THE STAFF OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTS OF THE MINISTRY, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 2024

Hon Minister , Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa declaring open a Training Workshop on Green Buildings Practices for the Staff of Professional Developments of the Ministry, Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

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Oct
29
2024

MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ARC AHMED MUSA DANGIWA INAUGURATING MEMBERS OF DISCIPLINARY TRIBUNAL FOR THE REGISTERED BUILDERS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2024

Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa inaugurating members of Disciplinary Tribunal for the Registered Builders, Tuesday, October 29th, 2024

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