Dangiwa threatens demolition of substandard work, revocation of contracts

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Dangiwa has threatened demolition of substandard work and revocation of contracts of any developer of Renewed Hope Housing Estates and Cities across the thirteen locations nationwide.

This was contained in a statement signed and issued by Director Press and Public Relations, Salisu Badamasi Haiba.

According to statement the minister  stated this during the Ministry’s officials inspection of the ongoing construction work of the 1,500  and 500 Housing Housing Unit Renewed Hope Housing City in Kano State.

Dangiwa urged the developers to maintain high construction standards and deliver quality work .

“We  will not tolerate any substandard work found on any Renewed Hope Project Site anywhere in the country”.

He maintained that the construction must be based on contractual terms to ensure durability.

“Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President, we are very committed to ensuring that the houses that we build and the infrastructure is of good quality.”

He said “We are impressed with the pace of work at the 1,500 Housing Unit Renewed Hope City in Kano through a Public Private Private Partnership (PPP) with a consortium of developers led by Continental Civil Engineering.

Speaking On the timeline, the minister said “We also want the developers to adhere to the timeline and finish within two to three months.

Accordingly,  he stated that the ministry of housing and urban development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, is very particular about giving Nigerians value for money, hence the government will not compromise on standard.

He also explained the economic impact of housing constructions.

“ Includes job creation for masons, labourers , artisans, food vendors, blocks and other building materials suppliers”.

He noted that the value chain effect of construction work is significant and creates a positive economic impact.