Kano signs agreement for construction of 5,000 housing units for teachers

Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Family Homes Funds Limited, for the construction of 5,000 units of homes for teachers in the state.

Solacebase reports that the event took place at Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, Thursday, in the presence of Senators from Kano, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, Barau I. Jibrin and Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya, and members of the House of Representatives, Commissioners, Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Kano state Branch, among other stakeholders.

A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abba Anwar on Thursday and sent to Solacebase said the initiative is to fulfil Ganduje’s promise to provide a housing scheme for teachers.

‘’With the signing of the MoU, for Teachers Housing Project, Kano state enters into an agreement with Family Homes Funds Limited, to purposely help teachers own their private homes to make their life comfortable,’’ the statement said.

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The statement said the state has already provided 220 hectares of land for the project. And all necessary documentation has been done.

At the occasion, the governor said “We are making quality education a reality. Education is a thrust in our administration. We must give all the needed attention to our teachers.”

‘’Encouraging that “We are increasing the dignity of the teaching profession in our state. As we are having Government Reserve Areas (GRAs) we are now going to have Teachers Reserve Areas.”

It reveals that the state government had series of discussions with NUT before the government arrived at this decision. “We will do all it takes to make this a reality.

‘’Family Homes Managing Director, Mr Femi Adewole assured that the company would do its best to see that the project is executed in accordance with the set objectives.

‘’All those who spoke at the event commended governor Ganduje for the good work. Senator representing Kano Central, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, praised the governor, emphasising that “This is one of the best legacies of this administration.”

‘’Kano State NUT Chairman Muhammad Hambali thanked the governor for the good gesture, assuring that teachers would reciprocate well for the government’s concern about their welfare.’’