The Edo State government, on Monday, reaffirmed its commitment to repositioning the state’s housing sector to ensure delivery of affordable houses to workers.

The commissioner for lands and housing, Yakubu Musa, disclosed this on Monday during an inspection tour of the de-reserved 250 hectares of land at the Ogba Forest Reserve in Ugogogin community, Oredo Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Musa said that the goal is to ensure delivery of affordable housing for low-income earners, as well as civil and public servants.

According to him, the sites, strategically located among Evbuodia, Ulemon, Okua, and Umegbe communities, were being considered for housing development

He noted that the project would involve collaboration with the ministry of works, to provide road access and other critical infrastructure.

The inspection team also visited Emotan Gardens Phases I and II, a housing project comprising 68 housing units on approximately 69 hectares of land.

The commissioner observed that a significant portion of the land remained underutilised, and assured that the government would review the situation as well as issues relating to property ownership and effective land management.

Mr Musa further emphasised that the state government is prioritising housing development as a key component of improving the welfare of Edo citizens.

He stated that the government would continue to work closely with relevant stakeholders to implement policies and programmes that guarantee decent and affordable housing.

Those present during the inspection tour included: Valerie Daubry, federal controller, Edo Field Headquarters, and federal ministry of lands and housing.

Others are: the surveyor-general of the state; directors from the ministry of lands and housing; officials of the Edo State development and property corporation, among others.

 (NAN)