The federal government says plans are underway to build 1,000 housing units in Ondo as part of the first phase of its affordable housing initiative.

The Federal Housing Authority CEO, Oyetunde Ojo, said this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, in Akure on Friday.

Mr Ojo said the visit was to seek the state government’s partnership with the project, which he said would take off before the end of the year.

He said the initiative was part of President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ and will be implemented nationwide.

Mr Ojo added that the project would complement the administration’s efforts to promote the welfare of the residents.

The managing director later used the opportunity to commend the administration of Aiyedatiwa for its achievements during his short time in office.

Mr Ojo stated, “We at the Federal Housing Authority decided that before we embark on any project in a state, we must visit the state and consult with the government.

“This is also to ensure that we do not impose our designs on any state, rather we build according to the peculiar needs of each state.

“So, this is why we want to partner with the Ondo state government, not only for you to provide us with land, but so that you can guide us on how best to satisfy the housing needs of the people of the state.”

The FHA boss added, “There will be studio rooms, one-bedroom and the rest so that many low income residents, especially young people, can afford them just like it is applicable in advanced countries.

“We are also looking at carcasses. We can build the structures and do the exterior but leave the finishing to be done by the occupant. Let the person do the finishing according to their taste or finance.”

Mr Aiyedatiwa hailed FHA for picking Ondo as one of the scheme’s early beneficiaries and promised that his administration would provide the needed support for the project’s success.

(NAN)