The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has alerted the general public that it has not yet commenced any process for the sale of the 753-unit housing estate linked to former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele which it took custody of from the EFCC, a few days ago.
This clarification, according to the ministry, became necessary as reports reaching the ministry indicated that scammers were already on the move to defraud Nigerians, claiming they had slots from the housing ministry to sell the houses, asking for N500,000 for purchase of nonexistent expression of interest form.
“For avoidance of doubt, the ministry has just taken over the estate from the EFCC as directed by Mr. President, the houses will be completed by the ministry and all the necessary infrastructure will be provided before offering to the public for sale and for special needs of the government, a statement signed by the ministry ‘s Director Press and Public Relations, Badamasi Haiba.
“The minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa had in that regard announced that the ministry would set up a technical committee to carry out physical assessment of the facility, conduct integrity test of the buildings ascertain the infrastructure needs that will make the estate habitable, and finally come up with the disposal strategy.
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