In its effort to address the housing needs of low-income earners in Nigeria the Federal Government has taken a significant step
with the inauguration of the Board of Family Homes Funds Limited.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who inaugurated the Board Members in his office in Abuja, indicated that the Fund’s mandate is to foster an inclusive environment, create jobs, and eradicate poverty.
Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement the Minister to have said it also aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration.
Edun expressed confidence in the Board Members’ ability to deliver on their mandate, highlighting that the selection process was strictly merit-based.
In his response the newly inaugurated Chairman, Mr. Ademola Adebise acknowledged the call to duty, stating that their mandate is to provide affordable homes for low-income earners in Nigeria, in line with the policy objectives of government
He assured that members will bring in their wealth of experience to bear in ensuring the realization of its mandate.
Earlier in her welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the appointment of the Board Members whom she described as experts in various fields of endeavour
She also commended
the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, for his doggedness in ensuring the full implementation of government policies and programmes that positively impact on the lives of millions of Nigerians.
On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mr Okokon Ekanem Udo, noted that a home is very essential to human life and that no government would like to toy with it, stressing that their assignment is very critical to the entire populace.
He therefore called on them to ensure that they bring in their wealth of experience to bear in fulfilling the realization of the policy thrust of the government
The Board Members, made up of experienced professionals from various fields,inluded
– Abdul Mutallab Muktar – MD/CEO
– Henry Emeka Inegbu – Executive Director Operations
– Abdullahi Musa – Executive Director Finance
– Dr. Eniang Nkang – Non-Executive Director
– Sam N. Okagbue – Non-Executive Director
– Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang – Non-Executive Director (MOFI Representative)
– Sybil Etuk – Non-Executive Director (NSIA Representative)
– Bilkisu Usman – Member
– Abubakar Bello – FHFL Representative