FRC, Housing Ministry Fret over Poor Pace of Work at Delta Renewed Hope Housing Project

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development are alarmed by the delayed progress and subpar quality of work at the Renewed Hope Affordable Housing Programme (RHAHP) in Delta State's Asaba-Uvwie-Ekpan area. During a verification visit, the FRC South-south team found that only four out of the 96 units were nearing completion, while essential works like roofing remained unfinished or neglected.

FRC team leader Mr. Bede Ogueri Anyanwu emphasized that the project, part of the government's goal to improve housing conditions, fell short of its objectives, demanding contractors return to complete their tasks to the required standards. Specific contractors, M/s Goodnews Creative Ideas Limited and M/s First Class Capital Project Limited, were urged to address the roofing issue, as wind had already damaged some roofing sheets.

The team questioned the lack of commencement on several project components despite contracts being awarded since 2024. The affected firms, including M/s Gozcon Investment (electricity), M/s Blue Sea Investment Limited (roads and drainage), M/s Goodnews Creative Ideas Limited, and M/s Ecosphere Consulting Limited (ESIA), were also scrutinized.

The Federal Ministry's representative, Uche Nwati, cited inadequate feasibility studies as one challenge, expressing dissatisfaction with the current work quality. The FRC's physical inspection across South-south projects aims to evaluate implementation, value for money, and adherence to standards and specifications.