The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has restated its resolve to complete the Nasarawa Renewed Hope Estate within the next six months.
The assurance was given by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
The statement, signed by Mr. Badamasi Haiba, Director of Information and Public Relations, said Belgore made the remarks during an inspection visit to the project site in Lafia.
He said the ministry had convened an emergency meeting with contractors to review challenges and quicken construction activities to meet the delivery timeline.
Belgore expressed worry over the slow pace of work and assured that all issues delaying progress would be addressed without further delay.
“Although the road network has been properly executed and utility projects are ongoing, the housing units have recorded noticeable delays,” he said.
He added that while the project had recorded some level of progress, the pace remained below expectation, giving an impression of neglect.
“The contractors must redouble their efforts. This administration will not tolerate unnecessary delays,” Belgore warned.
He further stated that the ministry would consider contract termination and re-award if performance did not improve.
The Permanent Secretary also instructed the Federal Controller of Housing in Nasarawa State to collaborate with the state government to resolve land issues caused by gully erosion.
He emphasised the need for complete documentation of the newly allocated site to enable the continuation of the project.
Belgore restated the ministry’s dedication to the successful execution of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme, assuring that Nigerians would soon benefit from affordable and quality homes.
Earlier, the Federal Controller of Housing in Nasarawa State, Mr. Bashiru Garba, said the initial site had been affected by erosion, prompting the state government to provide a new location.
Garba explained that the Nasarawa Renewed Hope Estate project consists of 250 housing units being undertaken by San Afar Nigeria Limited and Al Yuma Ventures and Investment Limited.
He disclosed that work on 125 of the housing blocks, representing various categories of units, had reached about 30 per cent completion.