According to President Muhammadu Buhari, his administration has delivered on the “change” pledge made to Nigerians.
It may be recalled that the All Progressives Congress, APC, government made the “change mantra” the cornerstone of its campaign prior to the 2015 Presidential election.
On Thursday, President Buhari claimed that his administration had delivered on that promise in a number of ways.
At the commissioning and handover of the Federal Government Housing Estate in the State, which was held at Ugwuogo Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, he gave a speech.
Buhari’s speech was read by his representative, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
“When our party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, sought your mandate to form the Government in 2015, one of the things we promised was change.
“This housing estate is an example of the fulfilment of that promise of change,” Buhari said.
While lauding the Enugu State Government for proving the land space, the President described it as a good example of some of the developmental possibilities that inter-governmental collaboration can provide, adding that “I am optimistic that with the provision of more land, the Federal Government certainly can do more.”
He disclosed the Housing Scheme across the country had created jobs and boosted the economy of micro, small and medium-size businesses, who he said were the ones that won the contracts to build the houses.
Buhari said, “our desire and commitment towards improving the human condition and our message of change have another facet beyond job creation.
“It responds to those who have long aspired to own a home and that dream has come true with this project.”
Onyeama, on behalf of the President announced that the Federal Government had redeemed the pledge made to the glorious Super Eagles in 1994 for winning the African Cup of Nations.
“It is better late than never and I have approved allocation to redeem the outstanding allocation to 22 members of the Super Eagles in National Housing Estate in their State of choice and their keys and title documents will be handed over at the commissioning in their State, while the remainder of the housing is allocated to willing members of the public,” he further stated.
Recall that one of the beneficiaries, Christian Chukwu, who was at the event expressed great delight that at last the Federal Government had fulfilled the promise made to them.
Chukwu, who was immediately allocated an apartment, said: “Today, I am most delighted to have taken full possession of my semi-detached 3-bedroom bungalow which address is No. House 1A, Block VII, Road 3, National Housing Estate Programme Estate, Ugwogo Nike, Enugu State.”