ZAINAB JUNAID
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nassarawa State has revealed that the Nigeria Customs Service has acquired the first 100 units of three-bedroom bungalows for the well-being of it’s personnel, securing a credit line of 12.5 billion naira deposited with Mega Capital credited for financing.
Speaking at the commissioning of Nassarawa State Technology Village, Phase 1 Housing Units Aso Pada, Maraba, Nasarawa State, he stated that the housing scheme has employed 69,000 skilled and unskilled workers, contributing to its successful realization.
Governor Sule also revealed at the event, plans for an access route linking the Village to the city of Abuja, further integrating the innovative community into the broader region.
Also speaking at the event, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, represented by Deputy Comptroller General of Customs Festus Okun, emphasized the NCS’s commitment to officer welfare, citing the acquisition of houses as a testament to this dedication.
CGC Adeniyi announced that the commissioned houses would be allocated to officers, underscoring the importance of providing shelter to personnel in service to the nation.
He also expressed gratitude to the Nasarawa State government, the people, and project promoters for their support, pledging collaboration to ensure the project’s success.
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi had joined forces with the Nasarawa State Government Housing Commission on 11 March 2024 inorder to enhance the well-being of NCS Personnel.
