The Kano State Government has approved ₦113 billion for the construction of a large scale housing project designed to address the growing housing deficit in the state.
The project, named Gida Gida Mega City, will consist of 480 housing units to be constructed in Rijiyar Gwan-Gwan as part of the state’s efforts to promote urban renewal and improve living conditions for residents.
The approval was announced by the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the 38th State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
According to Waiya, the housing project will be implemented through the Ministry of Housing Development and is expected to enhance urban infrastructure while providing affordable and decent accommodation for residents.
In addition to the housing project, the council also approved ₦1 billion for the establishment of an Emergency Operations Management Centre at the Government House to strengthen emergency response systems in the state.
Furthermore, the council approved ₦1.7 billion as compensation for 724 households affected by the construction of a 330KVA transmission line project being executed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria.
Another ₦311.38 million was approved as compensation for properties affected by the construction of Kano Line Road off Zaria Road at Naibawa in Kumbotso Local Government Area.
The approvals form part of the Kano State Government’s broader strategy to promote urban development, improve infrastructure and stimulate economic growth across the state.
