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Bayelsa Approves Construction Of Middle, Low Cost Housing Project

The Bayelsa Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jonathan Obuebite has revealed that the State Government will soon begin the construction of 360 housing units, to … Continue reading Bayelsa Approves Construction Of Middle, Low Cost Housing Project


housing_unitsThe Bayelsa Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jonathan Obuebite has revealed that the State Government will soon begin the construction of 360 housing units, to address the housing deficit of both the middle and low class levels of its citizenry.

This news came after the State Executive Council meeting, presided over by the Governor, Seriake Dickson in Government House, Yenagoa, as the Commissioner explained that it was one of the key resolutions reached.

While briefing newsmen alongside the Acting Head of Service, Thomas Zidafamor said, out of the figure, 110 duplexes will be built in choice areas, while 250 bungalows are to be provided in high density areas mainly for civil servants.

The Information Commissioner stated further that the Council also approved the payment of 1 billion Naira, as counterpart fund to access the 2 billion Naira facility from the Bank of Industry (BoI), to promote the development of small and medium scale enterprises (SMSE).

He said the Council will also set up a committee charged with the responsibility  for the implementation of the State Government empowerment programme, aimed at improving the living conditions of the people.

“Majority of the issues discussed relates to empowerment of our people. The Executive Council graciously approved a standing committee to look at areas and ways through which we can empower our people.

“The committee was asked to raise a document to that effect and advised the government on issues that will directly impact our people in all the communities and Local Government Areas of the State.

“The Executive Council equally approved the construction of 110 duplexes as part of the housing projects in the state and that, the project is to commence anytime from now, so that, we can meet the needs of Bayelsa citizens, who want to have their own personal houses in choice areas.”

In his remarks, the Acting Head of Service,  Thomas Zidafamor, said the council reaffirms the need for all ministries, departments and agencies to key into the on-going reforms in the public service.