By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

The Kaduna State Government has reiterated its desire to provide affordable and social housing for citizens of the State. It has concluded arrangements to hold the Kaduna International Housing Exhibition where experts would deliberate on housing.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, a
Director who spoke at the Kaduna State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Joshua James, said experts would converge on Kaduna for the exhibition with the theme: “Kaduna Sustainable Housing Development -A Model for Northern Housing Reforms” which underscores the state’s vision for the future, where every individual and family in Kaduna has access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing.

“The exhibition which is holding in Kaduna on the 1st and 2nd of July, is put together by 3 organizations, Kaduna State Property Development Company (KSPDC), a private firm, Kaduna Housing Exhibition Limited and the Kaduna State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The exhibition aims to bring more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), more developers with construction finance and look for solutions to challenges of modern buildings,” he said.

“Experts will come to the exhibition with smart buildings and unveil innovations and creative ways of building affordable houses. Two expert builders are coming to speak on how to construct modern buildings. These experts will unveil innovations and creative ways of building Affordable houses. These solutions when unveiled will provide answers to the question of if affordable houses can be built.”

“The exhibition will bring off-takers to subscribe to the social houses. National Assembly members, minister of housing and urban development, honourable speaker federal House of Representatives have all confirmed their attendance but are still waiting for the confirmation if the VP will attend,” he said.

He said, that Governor Uba Sami’s administration is looking at affordable and social houses, adding that finding cheaper materials would make it easier.

“Over the one year, Governor Uba Sani led Kaduna State has made tremendous strides in housing and urban development. We have embarked on ambitious projects, implemented innovative policies, and partnered with stakeholders to address the housing deficit and improve urban infrastructure.

“The goal of His Excellency Governor Uba Sani is clear: to ensure that housing remains a fundamental right for all our people in northern Nigeria. This exhibition serves as a platform to showcase our achievements, exchange ideas with industry leaders, and explore innovative technologies and practices that can further enhance our housing sector,” he said.