Ebonyi to Deliver Aesthetically Designed Homes for Families – Commissioner

The Ebonyi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing beautifully designed and comfortable homes that families can be proud of, as part of Governor Francis Nwifuru’s vision for the housing sector.

The State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Francis Ori, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, noting that the administration’s two major housing projects aimed at reducing the state’s housing deficit are nearing completion.

According to Ori, the housing projects are visible and progressing steadily, with residents expected to begin moving into the newly completed multi-billion-naira estates before the end of the year.

He highlighted several key developments, including the Izzo-Amaeze Housing Estate, which will provide 140 three-bedroom bungalows for families displaced by communal conflicts in Ishielu Local Government Area.

Other major projects include the Public and Civil Servants Housing Estate, featuring 140 four-bedroom duplexes, and the Nnodo Community Estate, designed to cater to different categories of residents with three- to five-bedroom units.

“Most of the buildings are already 98 per cent complete,” Ori said. “What remains are internal tiling, finishing of infrastructure works, and road construction, which will be concluded before external painting to maintain uniform quality.”

The commissioner assured residents of the durability and safety of the estates, dismissing concerns about design or construction quality. “These estates were built in line with professional engineering standards, including raft foundations and reinforced columns,” he explained.

Looking ahead, Ori revealed that the government plans to begin another 140-unit estate project in Centenary City during the first quarter of next year. He urged residents to remain patient as the government finalises plans for the official commissioning, stressing that these housing initiatives are part of a broader effort to address Ebonyi’s social housing needs.

Meanwhile, Governor Francis Nwifuru recently expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Retired Navy Captain Walter Feghabo, the pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State.

In a statement from Abakaliki, the governor described Feghabo’s death as “a colossal loss to the nation,” praising him as “a man of vision, discipline, and uncommon patriotism” who laid a strong foundation for the state’s early growth after its creation in 1996.

“Captain Feghabo’s courage, foresight, and selflessness set the tone for the development path we continue to build on today,” Nwifuru said. “His humility, commitment to public service, and passion for national unity remain enduring legacies that will continue to inspire generations of Ebonyians, including myself.”