IDPs in Borno get 300 new homes

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ngamdu town in Kaga LGA of Borno state have received 300 new homes.

The Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) built the homes in collaboration with the Borno state government.

Ngamdu is one of several towns in the state that have endured attacks by insurgent groups over the years. The attacks have led to displacements and loss of homes.

The development comes about two months after 700 homes were built and given to IDPs in Chibok and Yaskuri towns in the state.

Speaking at an event to hand over the houses to the IDPs, Babagana Zulum, Borno governor, said the IDP camps have had a varying number of issues confronting them.

“As we have always mentioned, our decision to partner with Family Homes Funds was influenced by the need to ensure protection and safety of our people. So, we are happy to present these homes to families that have been displaced and homeless for a long time now,” Zulum said.

“We are also ready to relocate many more families as more homes are completed in other parts of the state. IDP camps have been faced with so many challenges, and we believe these homes will come as a great relief for the families.”

On his part, Femi Adewole, FHFL managing director, said they are focused on providing decent accommodation in line with the agenda of the federal government.

“The Family Homes Funds is unquestionably focused on its responsibility for delivering on the Government’s agenda for ensuring that millions of Nigerians living in unacceptable housing conditions not only have access to a safe, decent, and affordable home but sustainable jobs too,” Adewole said.

“We are therefore pleased to have had the opportunity on behalf of the Government of President Buhari to support the Government of Borno State on this initiative which has started to impact lives directly.

“We look forward to the completion of the entire scheme and are happy about the opportunity to expand it through the social housing programme.”

The MD added that FHFL is working to ensure that 50,000 new homes are built for low-income earners before the end of the year.