The Benue State Government yesterday flagged off the construction of 1,080 housing units in Makurdi, the state capital, to reduce the housing deficit of the state.
The flag-off was carried out by the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), called Eco-City Estate, and is located at the former Benue Brewery Limited (BBL) Quarters in Makurdi, the State capital.
Group Managing Director of BIPC, Dr. Raymond Asemakaha, while speaking at the event, stressed the urgent need for sustainable and affordable housing in Benue State.
He said the project, when completed, will bridge the housing deficit and high-cost accommodation in the state.
“We are starting with 32 units, the next phase is 48, and we also have the 30 hectares of land that will have 1,000 housing units. For the duration of completion, we are looking at one year; this will be done within six months and the other phase, within 24 months”.
Flagging off the commencement of the project, Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by his Deputy, Barr. Sam Ode said the Eco-City aligns with the administration’s vision to transform the state to meet with other developing cities of the Federation.
He said the ongoing dualization of the Wurukum Roundabout, which is close to the estate, is meant to enhance accessibility to it.
The governor said, “So, for those who are wise, the BIPC Eco-City is where to do your business. I am encouraging investors, especially Benue citizens, to subscribe to this smart estate. It will be an estate that will conform to the modern trend in housing.
“We are calling on investors to come in quickly and see how they can be off-takers of this important project. There are two hectares here and two in another location. We want Benue indigenes to be part of these gains of our government”.
