The Federal Housing Authority (FHA), in partnership with Green Pasture Homes Ltd., on Wednesday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 213-unit FHA Green City Estate in Wasa District, Abuja.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FHA, Oyetunde Ojo, said the project was part of efforts to address Nigeria’s housing deficit through the provision of affordable, quality and sustainable homes.
Ojo, represented by the Executive Director, Estate Services, Nya-Etok Ezekiel, spoke at the project site during the groundbreaking ceremony.
He said the initiative aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which identifies housing development as a key driver of economic growth and national development.
“This event is not merely the commencement of another construction project; it is the laying of a foundation for a livable environment with modern infrastructure.
“We remain resolute in our mandate to facilitate access to decent housing and transform the FHA into a viable and efficient government agency through strategic private-sector partnerships,” he said.
According to him, the authority has adopted collaborations with reputable developers, including Green Pasture Homes Ltd., to accelerate housing delivery across the country.
“By adopting partnerships as a delivery model, we are underscoring the fact that housing provision cannot be left to government alone.
“There is a need for both the public and private sectors to collaborate in tackling our national housing challenges,” he said.
Ojo added that the project would create jobs for artisans, engineers, architects, surveyors, suppliers and other professionals, while stimulating economic activities in Wasa and surrounding communities.
Also speaking, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Green Pasture Homes Ltd., Mr Oloyede Oluwale, said the FHA Green City Estate would comprise 213 residential units on five hectares of land.
He said the development was designed to provide affordable, secure and sustainable housing for different categories of home seekers and investors.
According to him, the estate will consist of 80 two-bedroom apartments, 56 three-bedroom apartments, 35 three-bedroom terrace duplexes and 42 four-bedroom terrace duplexes.
Oluwale described the project as a successful public-private partnership aimed at addressing Nigeria’s housing needs.
“Our vision is simple but ambitious. We want to create a modern, affordable, secure and sustainable residential community that meets the housing aspirations of Nigerians while delivering exceptional value for investors,” he said.
He added that the strategic location of the estate made it a promising investment destination due to ongoing infrastructure development and growing economic activities in the area.
In a goodwill message, the National President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oba Akitoye Adeoye, commended FHA and Green Pasture Homes for the collaboration.
Adeoye said the project was a demonstration of what could be achieved through effective partnership between government and the private sector.
He said such initiatives would provide decent housing, create jobs, stimulate allied industries and contribute to economic growth.
“It demonstrates that through effective collaboration between government and the private sector, we can unlock opportunities to stimulate economic growth and deliver affordable, quality housing to Nigerians,” he said.
He urged stakeholders in the housing sector to continue promoting innovation, sustainability and inclusive housing solutions across the country.
