The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced that it will construct 200 housing units on 20 hectares of land released to it by the state government, aiming to bridge the housing gap and attract development to Ekiti State.
The Chief Executive Officer, Federal Housing Authority, Oyetunde Ojo, hailed the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for releasing 20 hectares of land in the state capital and the certificate of occupancy free of charge to his agency.
The FHA chief executive, who spoke in a chat with journalists in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, said the groundbreaking of the housing units would kick off in November/December after the rains.
Ojo said, “The governor, in his magnanimous nature, gave us 20 hectares of land towards Ekiti State University (EKSU) Road. The groundbreaking will kick off after the rains. We have perfected all papers, thanks to Mr Governor, who gave us C of O free of charge.
“The groundbreaking will take place by November/December. We are building 200 units of two-bedroom bungalows there. We will start with 100 units.”
Ojo attributed the numerous federal appointments and opportunities coming to Ekiti to the combined influence of President Tinubu’s love for the state and the governor’s efforts.
He said, “No governor has been able to attract so many federal appointments and projects to Ekiti State like Governor Oyebanji. It is a reflection of President Tinubu’s affection for our people, the respect the President has for the governor’s leadership, and the governor’s strategic efforts.”
He praised federal appointees of Ekiti extraction for their outstanding performance, noting that they had been working tirelessly to support party members and contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.
Ojo said that the key difference between Oyebanji and past leaders was his deep understanding of the state’s history and inclusive approach to governance, adding,
“Oyebanji was part of the struggle for the creation of Ekiti State.
“He understands our challenges. That’s why he doesn’t discriminate; he is not the governor of APC alone, but the governor of Ekiti.
“The governor is being sensitive to the needs of the state, and this is the first time we are enjoying such a thing. He is attending to the needs of the state without political colouration. He is spreading out the resources of the state for the welfare and development needs of all parts of the state, and that is why people associate with him.
“People have seen that Governor Oyebanji is being responsive, so nobody will want to be left behind but to associate with such a person. That is why people are joining the APC or pledging support to his administration and second-term bid.”
“You could see the likes of Senator Biodun Olujimi decamping from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). If the governor is not trustworthy, or the governor is not taking care of everybody in the state, the Ekiti people I know will call his bluff. But it shows the governor is doing the right thing.”
