The Emirate of Qatar, an independent emirate on the west coast of the Persian Gulf, has commenced the construction of 500,000 housing units for less-privileged residents of Kaduna State.
The Mega Economic City project was officially inaugurated by Qatar’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ali Bin-Ghanem al-Hajri, on Wednesday, in Kaduna. Al-Hajri said the projects aim to improve the living conditions for underprivileged families in the State.
The Ambassador commended the State governor, Uba Sani for his support for the successful launch of the project – Qatar Sanabil Project.
The official said, aside from the construction of the housing units, the construction firm, Qatar Charity has also pledged an array of interventions and empowerment programmes for the less-privileged across Kaduna State.
“These include scholarships for orphans and children of the poor, distribution of sewing machines, welding machines, irrigation pumping machines, salon kits, and drilling of hundreds of boreholes across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State”, Al-Hajri stated.
In his remarks the State governor, Senator Uba Sani commended the Embassy of Qatar in Nigeria and the Qatari-owned Sanabil Project for aligning with Kaduna’s “business-friendly environment”.
According to him, “The Economic City will provide world-class infrastructure and make Kaduna a reference point in modern and affordable accommodation, with adequate security and a conducive atmosphere for business activities”.
“It will facilitate international trade while serving as a platform for local entrepreneurs and traders and also harness product value chain opportunities and improve economic growth”.
The Governor further said the project extends beyond housing, adding that it also provides clinics, shops, poultry farms, and farmlands for the rainy season and irrigation farming.
