Jigawa Govt partners FMBN to enhance homeownership for workers
By Ali Baba-Inuwa
The Jigawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustain collaboration with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to facilitate homeownership for public workers in the state.
The State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, announced this while receiving, the Group Head of Loans and Mortgage from Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria in his office.
Alhaji Muhammad K Dagaceri revealed that the Jigawa State Government is undertaking the construction of 1,500 housing units in three phases to promote affordable homeownership among low- and middle-income earners, particularly civil servants.
He explained that currently, 500 units have been completed in Phase One, while Phase Two, consisting of 600 units, is approximately 80% complete. The final phase will deliver the remaining units.
Earlier, the Group Head of Loans and Mortgage, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Nuradeen Yakubu, emphasized the bank’s commitment to continue partnering with the Jigawa State Government to provide mortgage options for its workers. He noted that his visit was a follow-up to the Head of Service’s meeting at the FMBN headquarters in April this year.
Yakubu assured the Head of Service that the Federal Mortgage Bank will continue to support the Jigawa State Government in facilitating access to affordable mortgage loans for the intended beneficiaries. He also expressed satisfaction with the quality of housing observed during their visit to the Danmodi Housing Scheme at Fanisau in Dutse metropolitan.
Attendees at the meeting included Alhaji Ahmed Kaugama, State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Urban Development, and Regional Planning; Alhaji Abba Mustapha Yola, Permanent Secretary of the Directorate of Special Services and Council Affairs; Babandi Isah Gumel, Managing Director of Savings and Loan; and the Acting General Manager of the Housing Authority, among others.
Jigawa Govt partners FMBN to enhance homeownership for workers
