Ololade Adeyanju/
A former member of the national assembly representing Lagos East Senatorial Division, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, has promised to create millions of jobs for Nigerians through massive investments in housing development during his tenure as Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria.
Ashafa disclosed this in his acceptance speech, which he shared on his Twitter handle, @SenGbengaAshafa, this morning.
The former lawmaker also expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment.
He promised to commit himself to the implementation of the federal government’s housing policy by ensuring the provision of mass affordable housing for millions of Nigerians.
Read full statement: “It is with the highest sense of responsibility and consciousness of the task ahead that I accept my appointment by His Excellency President @MBuhari to serve as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria.
“My focus as Chief executive will be to ensure a vigorous implementation of the FG’s housing policy which entails the provision of mass affordable housing for millions of Nigerians & the rejuvenation of the economy through the creation of meaningful jobs for millions of Nigerians.
“Needless to say, this task cannot be achieved without the cooperation of both the Government and the organized private sector.
“We are, however, fully determined to leverage on this important cooperation in order to create housing opportunities for many Nigerians while creating millions of jobs in order to stimulate the economy.
“Worth acknowledging, also, is the quantum of work already done by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing under the able leadership of His Excellency Mr. @tundefashola SAN, the Federal Housing Authority and other complementary agencies in this regard.
“I hereby look forward to working closely with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, the management and staff of the Federal Housing Authority, other relevant agencies and our partners from the private sector.
“I remain grateful to His Excellency, President @MBuhari for the enormous confidence he has reposed in us by this appointment, while looking forward to a period of diligent service.
“Thank you and God bless you.”
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