The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has received a high level delegation from the Centenary City Plc, led by its Vice Chairman, a one time President of the Nigerian Senate and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Prius Anyim......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The Centenary City Project Plc, is a Federal Government Legacy Project to celebrate and mark Nigeria’s centenary in 2014, a master planned development designed to create a smart city, attract global investment and position Nigeria as a prime destination for business and development
Dangiwa was glad to note that the concept of the Centenary City Project aligned with the Renewed Hope City agenda being an inclusive city with various living options and facilities such as sports, medical tourism, amongst others.
He underscored the importance of engaging the Public Private Partnerships in addressing the housing deficit and create jobs for the people, adding that it was part of the Ministry’s plan under the Renewed Hope Agenda giving that government alone cannot fund the entire housing deficit currently being faced in the Country.
“This government has a priority of ensuring that affordable houses are provided
to Nigerians, and also creating an enabling environment for public private partnership to flourish”, he said.
While disclosing that the Ministry had received some expressions of interest from potential investors, the Minister said that more investors would be invited to explore opportunities at the Centenary City project.
Accordingly, Dangiwa directed the department of PPP in the Ministry to engage with the team from the Centenary City PLC for investor partnerships and also introduce them to the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), for partnership.
Earlier, the Vice Chairman of the Centenary City PlC, Senator Pius Anyim Pius, emphasized that the vision of the Centenary City aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, and called for the Ministry’s collaboration to bring the vision to fruition.
He informed that the ministry can partner with the Centenary City Project by sourcing and facilitating the participation of investors and developers.
Senator Anyim urged the Ministry to help secure funding that would enable cooperative societies and individuals to own homes in Centenary City.
In his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry to its core mandate of ensuring access to affordable housing for all Nigerians.
He assured the delegation that the Ministry remains dedicated to building, maintaining, and managing public housing assets across the country.
Highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a Centenary City Project Publications by Senator Anyim, to the Honourable Minister.