The Federal Government on Tuesday inaugurated 163 housing units built for civil servants under the Federal Integrated Staff Housing (FISH) scheme.
According to theHead of Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, (HOCSF), the purpose of the scheme was to make acquisition of low-cost houses affordable for civil servants.
Yemi-Esan expressed delight for the successful delivery of the houses which had been on government’s plan for over two years.
She said the housing estates located at Mararaba and Karshi in Abuja, is in collaboration with the Federal Government Staff Housing Loan Board (FGSHLB).
“This is one of the Estates that has been developed in partnership with the office of the HOCSF, and in particular, the FISH programme services.
“It is government’s responsibility at all levels and by all means to ensure that the welfare of its civil servants and its people, is taken care of.
“And this is why the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has placed a very high premium on the welfare of workers, and remains committed to exploring all avenues of improving the living condition of civil servants,” she said.
In his remarks, Executive Secretary, FGSHLB, Mr Ibrahim Mairiga expressed delight for the collaboration between the board and the HOCSF, which has yielded positive results in the provisions of affordable houses for civil servants.
“It is interesting to note that this partnership came into limelight in 2018 and from inception to date, the board has financed the purchase of 321 completed houses to 321FISH off-takers,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of beneficiaries, Mrs Juliet Obe, appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari and the HOCSF for the fulfilment of the housing scheme.
Obe, however, appealed for the provision of access road as well as improving electricity supply for the residents of the estates.
