Adamawa State Governor, Senator Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla Bindow has on Monday flags off the construction of 100 housing estate for the internally displaced persons in the state.
The 100 units of 2 Bedroom flats is undertaken by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in Nigeria.
He gave his unreserved appreciation to UNHCR for obliging to come to the aide of displaced persons in Maiha local Government in a fast response of support .
Bindow emphasized that this will enhance the return of many displaced persons and also assure them of a better future since the most critical need of man which is shelter is been provided them.
Speaking earlier the chief of staff Adamawa state Government House Abdulrahman Abba Jimeta while thanking UNHCR called on them to extend same gesture to all the 7 local government areas that was affected by the insurgency in the state.
The chairman of Maiha local Government area DR Amin, appreciated the effort of the state governor in ensuring that the housing project for displaced persons in Maiha local government area is a reality. He welcomed the UNHCR delegation and promised to support them in all aspects so as to ease the construction work.
The UN representative at the occasion called for proper maintenance of the houses by would-be occupants as a means of ensuring maximum benefit of the gesture. Adding that the act of assisting those in need is the job of everyone and not a chosen few.
Goodwill messages were delivered by notable sons of Maiha local government area which centered on appreciating the United Nations and pledge of support and cooperation with the contractors.
60 units of 2 bedroom flats will be constructed in phase 1 and construction work has since commenced at the site.
