372 HOUSING UNIT DEMOLISHED

372 HOUSING UNIT DEMOLISHED BY FCT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL.

Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) and other critical stakeholders in real housing sector have expressed their feeling over 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate, worth #3 billion at Lugbe Extension demolished by the officials of the Development Control

Houses demolished had reached over 80 percent completion which is to be handed over to the subscribers by the end of October, 2012 as Independent gift for less privilege.

It was alleged that the estate which is being constructed for civil servants at the FCT, was pulled down on account of unverifiable fact that the Land belongs to members of the National Assembly.

Binta Ibrahim, REDAN FCT Chairperson who spoke with Journalists at the site yesterday, described the demolition as an economic waste, stressing that it would not in any way help the transformation agenda of the present administration, wondered how the country could effectively address the issue of youth restiveness and insecurity, if such numbers that are being laid off through this demolition exercise are let out on the society.

"This is total economic waste. We want to appeal to government, particularly the Development Control of the FCDA, that the present executive in FCT REDAN is ready for discussion, We are supposed to be partners in progress" said the by chairperson REDAN.

"the recent happenings will not amount to achieve economic stability with this kind of wastage, number of workers that will be laid off as a result of this demolition, I am sure, will be more than 1,000. We are talking about peace, about security. I want to advise my members today that they should step down every development anywhere at the FCT so that we will not go back to square".

Also Festus Adebayo, the Media Consultant to the estate said that the estate was dully acquired with valid documents.

“He said,” the Company set out and acquired the Minanuel Estate Lugbe Extension one Abuja, from Messrs N.C.R & Associates in 2004, The papers and other documents to support the development are valid, free from all encumbrances before and after the company took possession of the land.”

“It is sad and provocative that, without warning or notice to us, these houses built with contributors’ money and bank loan could be demolished in one swoop in a country with over 18 million housing deficit,” he said.

He stated that it was unfortunate that government could embark on such vicious demolition at a time the country has 18 million housing deficit.

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L-R,  Shaibu Osilama, Assistant National Secretary, Real Estate Developer Association Nigeria (REDAN),  Binta Ibrahim, FCT Chairman REDAN and Biose Sally, Vice Chairman REDAN addressing media men on the demolition of 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate at Lugbe Extension in Abuja by Federal Capital Development Control. picture by TUNDE ADENIYI. on 11-10-2012.

L-R,  Shaibu Osilama, Assistant National Secretary, Real Estate Developer Association Nigeria (REDAN),  Binta Ibrahim, FCT Chairman REDAN and Biose Sally, Vice Chairman REDAN addressing media men on the demolition of 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate at Lugbe Extension in Abuja by Federal Capital Development Control. picture by TUNDE ADENIYI. on 11-10-2012.

Debris of 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate at Lugbe Extension in Abuja by Federal Capital Development Control. picture by TUNDE ADENIYI. on 11-10-2012.

Debris of 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate at Lugbe Extension in Abuja by Federal Capital Development Control. picture by TUNDE ADENIYI. on 11-10-2012.

Debris of 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate at Lugbe Extension in Abuja by Federal Capital Development Control. picture by TUNDE ADENIYI. on 11-10-2012.

Debris of 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate at Lugbe Extension in Abuja by Federal Capital Development Control. picture by TUNDE ADENIYI. on 11-10-2012.

Debris of 500 Housing Units of Minanuel Estate at Lugbe Extension in Abuja by Federal Capital Development Control. picture by TUNDE ADENIYI. on 11-10-2012.

PDP OYO

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with Caleb Olubolade, Honourable Minister of Police Affairs during the PDP South West Zonal Meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State on 27-10-2012.

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with Caleb Olubolade, Honourable Minister of Police Affairs during the PDP South West Zonal Meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State on 27-10-2012.

Sir Emeka Offor Foundation/Child Care Trust

Joyce Ugochukwu, Member House of Reps, Olu Obasanjo, Chairman Stella Child Care Trust, Eme  Ekaete and Hanny  Ibeh, Centre Manager during the 7^th memorial service of Stella Obasajo, founder Stella Child Care Trust in Abuja.

Joyce Ugochukwu, Member House of Reps, Olu Obasanjo, Chairman Stella Child Care Trust, Eme  Ekaete and Hanny  Ibeh, Centre Manager during the 7^th memorial service of Stella Obasajo, founder Stella Child Care Trust in Abuja.

OFOR 1:- Sir Emeka Offor, The host and Founder of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Osita Iheme, Nollywood actor, PSquare and Bracket Smash during the 2nd Annual Books and other Educational Materials Distribution Ceremony of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation/Books for Africa held at Oraifite of Anambra State.  27-10- 2012.

Howard Jetter, Former US Ambassador to Nigeria and Member board of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Ken Nnamani, Former President of the Senate Senator and Sir Emeka Offor, The host and Founder of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation during the 2nd Annual Books and other Educational Materials Distribution Ceremony of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation/Books for Africa held at Oraifite of Anambra State.  27-10- 2012.

Howard Jetter, Former US Ambassador to Nigeria and Member board of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Ken Nnamani, Former President of the Senate Senator and Sir Emeka Offor, The host and Founder of Sir Emeka Offor Foundation during the 2nd Annual Books and other Educational Materials Distribution Ceremony of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation/Books for Africa held at Oraifite of Anambra State.  27-10- 2012.

RETAN & CBN 24-10-2012.

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT with Oburike Ohaegbu, FCT Commissioner,Public Complaints Commission during a meeting with the Minister in Abuja.

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT with Oburike Ohaegbu, FCT Commissioner,Public Complaints Commission during a meeting with the Minister in Abuja.

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT with Oburike Ohaegbu, FCT Commissioner,Public Complaints Commission during a meeting with the Minister in Abuja.

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT with Oburike Ohaegbu, FCT Commissioner,Public Complaints Commission during a meeting with the Minister in Abuja.

Ahmad Mahmmad, DG PENCOM, Princess Maxima of Netherlands, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN Governor, Aruma Oteh, DG SEC and Daouda Toure, UNDP Resident Representative during a press briefing on the launching of Financial Inclusion Strategy Document in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 24-10-2012.

Ahmad Mahmmad, DG PENCOM, Princess Maxima of Netherlands, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN Governor and Aruma Oteh, DG SEC during a press briefing on the launching of Financial Inclusion Strategy Document in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 24-10-2012.

Ahmad Mahmmad, DG PENCOM, Princess Maxima of Netherlands, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN Governor and Aruma Oteh, DG SEC during a press briefing on the launching of Financial Inclusion Strategy Document in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 24-10-2012.

Ahmad Mahmmad, DG PENCOM, Princess Maxima of Netherlands, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN Governor and Aruma Oteh, DG SEC during a press briefing on the launching of Financial Inclusion Strategy Document in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 24-10-2012.

Ahmad Mahmmad, DG PENCOM, Princess Maxima of Netherlands, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CBN Governor and Aruma Oteh, DG SEC during a press briefing on the launching of Financial Inclusion Strategy Document in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 24-10-2012.

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT, Abubakar Sadiq, National President Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and Abdulahi Mohammed, National Secretary General RTEAN during meeting between RTEAN and the Minster over the transportation problems in FCT held in Abuja.on 24-10-2012.

Jonathan Ivoke, Secretary, Transport Secretariat FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT and Abubakar Sadiq, National President Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN)  during meeting between RTEAN and the Minster over the transportation problems in FCT held in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 24-10-2012.

Olajumoke Akinjide, Minister of State for FCT, Abubakar Sadiq, National President Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) and Abdulahi Mohammed, National Secretary General RTEAN during meeting between RTEAN and the Minster over the transportation problems in FCT held in Abuja.on 24-10-2012.

L-R, Mohammad Shafiqul Alam, Member Operation and PlanningCivil Aviation Authority of Bangladish, Demureen  Harold, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation during the 6^th D-8 Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General Meeting in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

L-R, Demureen  Harold, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority with Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation during the 6^th D-8 Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General Meeting in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

L-R, Demureen  Harold, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Bahir Kesici, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Transport, Republic of Turkey and Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation during the 6^th D-8 Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General Meeting in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

Ahmed Abdulfatai, Governor of Kwara state with Rabiu Musa Kwankoso, Kano State Governor during the meeting of Nigeria Governors Forum  with Senate Committee on 1999 Constitutional Review in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.

 Liyel Imoke, Cross Rivers State Governor with Ibrahim Shema, Kastina State Governor during the meeting of Nigeria Governors Forum  with Senate Committee on 1999 Constitutional Review in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.

Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State Governor with Martins Elechi,Ebonyi State Governor during the meeting of Nigeria Governors Forum  with Senate Committee on 1999 Constitutional Review in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.

Rotimi Amaechi, Chairman,Nigeria Governors Forum and Rivers state Governor with Murtala Nyako, Adamawa State Governor during the meeting of Nigeria Governors Forum  with Senate Committee on 1999 Constitutional Review in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.

Sanusi LamidoSanusi, CBN Governor with Adedoyin Idowu Owolabi, ICAN President during the 42nd ICAN Confernece in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.

Onoja Emmanuel, FCA Chairman Chartered Institute of Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) Lokoja with Elijah Evinemi, ACA ICAN Member.  

Amal Pepple, Minister of Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development with Daouda Toure, United Nations Resident Representative to Nigeria, during the 2012 World Habitat Day, with theme "Changing Cities, Building Opportunities" in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

AVI 2A & 2B:-L-R, Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation,Widi Pratikto, Secretary General, D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Martin Uhomoibhi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the 6^th D-8 Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General Meeting in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

L-R, Mohammad Shafiqul Alam, Member Operation and PlanningCivil Aviation Authority of Bangladish, Demureen  Harold, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation during the 6^th D-8 Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General Meeting in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

L-R, Mohammad Shafiqul Alam, Member Operation and PlanningCivil Aviation Authority of Bangladish, Demureen  Harold, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation during the 6^th D-8 Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General Meeting in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

L-R, Mohammad Shafiqul Alam, Member Operation and PlanningCivil Aviation Authority of Bangladish, Demureen  Harold, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation during the 6^th D-8 Working Group on Civil Aviation and Directors General Meeting in Abuja.picture by TUNDE ADENIYI.on 18-10-2012.

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan on her arrival home from a foreign medical trip at the State House, Abuja. 17/10/2012