Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on Sunday that Nigeria faces a significant challenge in bridging its housing deficit, with an estimated requirement of N21 trillion. This substantial financial need persists despite concerted efforts by all levels of government.
Shettima made this declaration during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 500-unit housing estate initiated by the State government in Sokoto.
The VP, who commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his efforts to address the housing needs of people of his State, noted that the housing deficit in Nigeria remained a huge challenge.
Shettima said, ”Nigeria has a deficit of 28 million houses and we will need N21 trillion to meet our housing needs.
“This step taken by the Governor is highly commendable and worthy of emulation by other State governments.
”The governor has started well by completing the roads and flyovers he inherited.”
Earlier, the Governor explained that the housing estate would be for civil servants and would be sold to them when completed on an owner-occupier basis.
Aliyu said: “This is a project that was initiated by the former Governor of the State, Aliyu Wamakko but was later abandoned by the immediate past administration.
“But, we are determined to complete it for the benefit of our workers and the general public.”
The event, which was to mark the first 100 days in office by the administration, was attended by Senator Aliyu Wamakko, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, among others.
