GREATER TAF CITY - 20,000 HOUSING UNITS IN RIVERS STATE

 FLAG OFF OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 20,000 HOUSING UNITS IN RIVERS STATE



The government of Rivers State has once again partnered with TAF AFRICA GLOBAL, a real estate development company whose goal is to build one million affordable homes in Africa and has shown its strength in building the Garden City Golf Estate in the heart of the state capital 12 years ago and has gone on to do same in other countries like Siera Leone and the Gambia etc. 



The event was graced by high dignitaries of the state, from traditional rulers to government leaders at different levels including the Governor of the State, His Excellency Amaopusenibo Siminialayi Fubara GSSRS.

The event was marked with some cultural displays from different groups of people of the Ikwerre Local Government Area.


Speaking at this event was the Acting Administrator of, the New City Development Authority, Aaron Obele who description of the project stating that 1000 hectares of land will be developed, of which the first phase of the project will be directly opposite the OPM church which will have a size of approximately 100 hectares. He also mentioned that other projects such as this are on the move such as the Garden City Golf Estate, Spare Parts and Automobile Mechanic Workshop and the Greater Port Harcourt City.



Next to speak was the MD/CEO of TAF AFRICA GLOBAL, Mustafa Njie, who observed all protocols and gave his speech in which he stated that the gathering was for a momentous occasion, the groundbreaking ceremony of 20,000 affordable housing project in Rivers State as it will be marked as a signature project of his excellency the governor. The project is said to bring tremendous benefits to the people of the state in providing adequate and affordable housing which is a fundamental necessity. Furthermore, he stated that the project will serve as an engine of economic growth and employment opportunities especially for the youths by generating jobs in architecture and engineering and various sectors. This project will empower members of the community and promote green areas as well as the benefits mentioned above. He went on to thank the governor for the trust and collaboration and reinforced that TAF can keep her word to finish the project without any financial commitment from the Government.


Last on the podium was the Governor of River State, Amaopusenibo Sir SIminialayi Fubara GSSRS who gave his remark about the project and stated that he is happy to be part of this history which is not for the rich but for the low-income earners. He went on to state that the purpose of government is to secure life and provide basic amenities for its people and today the government is doing that without spending money, it means the government has a direction, the governor described this project as a journey of hope by opening the state for negotiations and opportunities knowing that the government cannot do it alone, labelling the state as a haven for investment. He also expressed pleasure in the unwavering resolve of TAF to go ahead with this project despite the political fracas in the state and also ensured the people of the state that this government has nothing to do with fighting anyone but to take care and defend the people and this is the beginning of service to the people and not to the big men of the state.


The project will see the development of three types of houses; Charity 2 Bedroom Bungalow (49sqm), Favour 2 Bedroom Bungalow (73sqm) and Blessing 3 Bedroom Bungalow (90sqm). The name of this project has been published as Greater TAF City and the best part is that you can own a home with a Five Hundred Thousand Naira reservation.


More information about the payment plan will be released as we get it from the state government and TAF officials.

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