Qatar has commenced the construction of 500,000 housing
units in Nigeria’s Kaduna State, marking a significant move to bolster the
living conditions for underprivileged families in the country.
The Mega Economic City project was officially inaugurated by
Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria Dr. Ali Bin Ghanem Al-Hajri on Wednesday in
Kaduna.
Situated in the northwestern part of Nigeria, Kaduna is a
prominent trade and transportation hub with a diverse and rich cultural
heritage. Its economy thrives on agriculture, manufacturing and retail.
However, the region has been grappling with challenges
related to poverty, unemployment, and social inequality.
Dr. Al-Hajiri praised Governor Uba Sani for his instrumental
support for the successful launch of the Qatar Sanabil Project within the
state.
In addition to the housing units, Qatar Charity has also
pledged an array of interventions and empowerment programmes for the
less-privileged across Kaduna.
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“These include scholarships for orphans and children of the
poor, distribution of sewing machines, welding machines, irrigation pumping
machines, salon kits, and drilling of hundreds of boreholes across the 23 local
government areas of Kaduna State,” the envoy detailed.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Millennium City
Kaduna, where Governor Sani applauded the Embassy of Qatar in Nigeria and the
Qatari-owned Sanabil Project for aligning with Kaduna’s “business-friendly
environment.”
“The Economic City will provide world-class infrastructure
and make Kaduna a reference point in modern and affordable accommodation with
adequate security and a conducive atmosphere for business activities,” he said.
“It will facilitate international trade while serving as a
platform for local entrepreneurs and traders. It will also harness product
value chain opportunities and improve economic growth,” Governor Sani added.
The ambitious project extends beyond housing, encompassing
provisions for clinics, shops, poultry farms, and farmlands for rainy season
and irrigation farming.
The mass housing project initiated by the Qatar, as well as
other development schemes, is part of an ongoing effort to address the
challenges of poverty, unemployment, and inadequate housing that many in Kaduna
State face.
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