The Federal Government has stated its plans to build 5,000 housing units in each state of the federation.
The Executive Director, Housing, Finance and Accounts, Federal Housing Authority, Dr Matthias Byuan, disclosed this during a reception held in his honor at the Maitama residence of the Leader of All Progressive Congress, Benue State and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
He explained that the housing units were meant for low income earners.
Byuan expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for the appointment and commended Akume’s leadership skills and support, which he acknowledged as having helped to facilitate his appointment.
“Akume is a politician, a father, and a selfless leader who is approachable by people of various backgrounds. He is also modest, kind, and humanitarian,” he said.
Byuan called on the people to keep praying and standing by the SGF in his bid to bring more Benue sons and daughters into the national spotlight.
Chairman of the APC Elders Council, Benue State, Elder Simon Shango, had ealier appreciated Akume for facilitating another appointment for a Benue son and praised the newly appointed for being a real party man.
Shango urged the Benue people to continue to support and pray for the president and SGF.
Dignitaries at the event include Helen Atom, Terseer Ugbor, member representing Kwande/ Ushongo federal constituency and the state party chairman, Austin Agada all eulogised the leadership qualities of Senator Akume.
