The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private developer, Family Homes Funds Limited, for the construction of 5,000 housing units for teachers in the state.
This is contained in a statement by Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, a copy of which was made available to newsmen in Kano, today.
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According to Anwar, the event took place at Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja on Thursday.
It said the initiative is in fulfilment of Ganduje’s promise to provide a housing scheme for teachers in the state.
‘’With the signing of the MoU for Teachers Housing Project, Kano state enters into an agreement with Family Homes Funds Limited, to purposely help teachers own their private homes to make their life comfortable,’’ the statement said.
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The statement said the state had already provided 220 hectares of land for the project adding that all necessary documentation had been completed.
“We are making quality education a reality. Education is a thrust in our administration. We must give all the needed attention to our teachers.”
“We are increasing the dignity of the teaching profession in our state. As we are having Government Reserve Areas (GRAs) we are now going to have Teachers Reserve Areas.”
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The Managing Director of Family Homes, Mr Femi Adewole assured that the company would do its best to see that the project is executed in accordance with the set objectives.
The State NUT Chairman, Muhammad Hambali thanked the governor for the initiative and assured that teachers would reciprocate the gesture by being more committed to their work.
