Anambra State government says he is set to work in conjunction with the Federal government to embark on construction of five hundred housing units for low income earners to meet the housing needs of the people.
The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Architect Michael Okonkwo made this known during interaction on the 2021 budget estimate of the ministry with the House Committee on Housing and Urban Development held at the Legislative Complex in Awka.
Architect Okonkwo affirmed that the project is in line with the vision of Governor Willie Obiano to provide a comfortable and affordable housing for civil servants to give them a sense of belonging.
The Commissioner also stated that the projects will focus on the completion of Ogbunike, Ekwulobia, Aguleri and Oba High Courts in addition to completing the Umueri City Cargo Airport and the International Conference Center in Awka among others.
Mr. Okonkwo, however, said that the ministry will also work in conjunction with the Ministry of Health to renovate Onitsha, Enugwu-Ukwu and Ekwulobia General Hospitals to meet the health needs of the people.
Also speaking, the chairman of the Committee, Honourable Lawrence Ezeudu commended the Ministry for recording impressive performance in their 2020 budget, expressing confidence that their 2021 budget estimate will be more realistic giving the amount allocated to them.
The legislator has equally assured that his committee will see to the completion of all the projects outlined by the ministry through regular oversight visit.
