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Gov. Uba Sani inspecting some of the houses already built by the Qatar Charity Foundation for some indigent people in the Chikun LGA of Kaduna state. |
Gov. Uba Sani inspecting some of the houses already built by the Qatar Charity Foundation for some indigent people in the Chikun LGA of Kaduna state.
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna said the Qatar Charity Foundation
plans to build 500,000 houses for some indigent people in the Chikun Local
Government Area of the state.
Sani stated this on Sunday when he inspected the progress of
work at the Sanabil mass housing project in the local government where already
100 houses were being built under the initiative.
Sani said that 100 houses were being built under the initial
phase of the project, while additional houses would be constructed in the
subsequent phases.
The governor said that farmland and a poultry farm would be
established to provide sustainable livelihoods for the less-privileged
beneficiaries of the houses.
Sani expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the
site, stating, “A few months ago, we were here for the groundbreaking ceremony.
”Today, I am pleased to see tangible outcomes – houses,
clinics, diaries, shops and a poultry farm.
”All these developments are courtesy of the Qatar Charity
Foundation, marking their significant contribution to Nigeria’s largest
project, and I express gratitude for this generous grant.”
Sani highlighted the diverse collaborations with the
foundation, extolling its support in healthcare, assistance to orphans and the
provision of grants to small business holders.
He said, “The Qatari Foundation is granting support to
approximately 5,000 orphan-owned businesses, a commendable effort in our joint
mission to alleviate poverty in the state.
“The Qatar Charity Foundation’s interventions extend beyond
the mass housing project, with initiatives such as constructing boreholes in
various local governments across the state to enhance water supply and
sanitation in rural areas.”
Sani said that these substantial contributions, amounting to
millions of dollars, came as part of the government’s commitment to engage
non-partners and foster friendships.
He said, ”The Qatar Sanabil mass housing project stands as a
testament to the collaborative efforts between the government and international
partners, paving the way for transformative changes and improvements in the
lives of the less-privileged in Kaduna State.
”Kaduna State will be the first in Nigeria to also benefit
from Kuwait funds, addressing the issue of out-of-school children.
“Similar projects supported by Kuwait funds are underway to
significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children, marking another
milestone in the state’s commitment to education.” NAN