Federal Govt Targets 77,400 Social Homes, But Can The Poor Afford Them?

The Federal Government has announced plans to deliver 77,400 social housing units as part of its renewed push to bridge Nigeria’s 28 million housing deficit, but the initiative is already raising a critical question about affordability. While officials describe the project as targeted at low-income earners, past social housing schemes have often ended up beyond the reach of the poor, priced out by high costs, mortgage requirements and location. As the government unveils its latest plan, this story examines how much these homes will cost, who truly qualifies, and whether poor Nigerians can actually afford them. BIDON MIBZAR reports.
For millions of Nigerians, the dream of owning a home...