The Federal Government has commenced the process of allocating affordable houses to Nigerians, an official has confirmed.

The Federal Controller of Housing in charge of Adamawa State, Martin Gyado, disclosed this in an interview on Friday in Yola.

He said that President Bola Tinubu had improved the National Housing Programme and introduced renewed hope cities and estates.

Mr Gyado said, “These renewed hope cities and estates were introduced to make the houses more affordable to common Nigerians. To that effect, the Federal Ministry of Housing has written a request to all state governments to provide 50 hectares of land for that purpose.’’

He disclosed that the correspondence for Adamawa State had got to Governor Umaru Fintiri and was awaiting his approval.

He disclosed that currently, allocation of those houses that were built under the previous administration, have reduced housing deficit in the country.

The controller further noted that application forms were available at the offices of all controllers across the country at no cost.

He stated, “In Adamawa the housing projects are in three phases; two phases of 190 units have been completed and fully serviced with infrastructural roads, electricity and water. The applicants should rest assured that due process will be employed as long as they qualify and meet the awarding criteria. People have a chance of getting the houses although the number of subscribers surpassed the available houses.’’

(NAN)