By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

The Federal Housing Authority FHA has concluded plans to build a smart city in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

The Managing Director of FHA, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, disclosed this while on a working visit to the site of the smart city located in Kabuso, Shishipe 11 in Abuja metropolis, with the Minster of State, Works and Housing, Alhaji Umar El-Yakubu.

The Managing Director said the Abuja model City is 11 km stretch drive from the city centre, with serene and natural endowments that will attract more development in the nearest future.

Senator Gbenga Ashafa added that when completed, the smart city would compete favourably with the most notable world smart cities in the world.

“We are already discussing with the villagers to agree on compensation and road linkages along with FCDA. With the visit, we are moving forward to consummate our discussions,” Senator Ashafa said.

The land which is about 700 hectares, and the authority is preparing to commence payment of compensation, Senator Ashafa said.

The Minister of State for Works and Housing expressed satisfaction with the virgin site, saying it will attract more development through public private partnership (PPP) in Nigeria.

He said the project is expected to take off soon, as planning has taken some time.

He described the community as mix and geared towards creating more employment opportunities, jobs and reduced poverty across the country.

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