Mr. Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing,says the Federal Government’s National Social Housing Programme,(NSHP) has created 54,720 jobs.
He disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 15th edition of the Abuja International Housing Show with the theme: Sustainable and Resilient Housing Solutions for a Post Pandemic World.
He the national housing programme which started in 2016 has been able to generate 13,680 and 41,040 direct and indirect jobs.
Fashola said that a total of 1,021 building contractors have been engaged under Phases 1and Il of the programme while 2,249 units have been completed in 34 states and Federal Capital Territory.
“A total of 1,021 Building Contractors have been engaged under Phases | and Il of the Programme since the inception in 2016 and 13,680 and 41,040 direct and indirect jobs have been generated. During this period, the Ministry has undertaken the construction of 4,694 housing units, out of which 2,249 units have been completed in 34 States and FCT with a total of 41 sites spread over the 34 States and FCT” he said.
Fashola stated that his ministry is promoting local content in line with the Executive Orders 3 and 5, adding that the use of available local building materials in the NHP has stimulated the nation’s economy. .
According to him, the overall economic value chain arising from the housing construction activities is mostly beneficial to the Nigerian youths who are directly involved in the physical production of the houses.
