{
  "id": 13414830,
  "title": "FRC, Housing Ministry Fret over Poor Pace of Work at Delta Renewed Hope Housing Project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/frc-housing-ministry-fret-over-poor-pace-of-work-at-delta-renewed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T11:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/10/frc-housing-ministry-fret-over-poor-pace-of-work-at-delta-renewed-hope-housing-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and the Federal Ministry of Housing have raised concerns over the slow and substandard progress at the Renewed Hope Affordable Housing Project in Delta State. A recent inspection by the FRC's South-South Verification Team revealed that only four out of 96 units were nearing completion, with several aspects of the project, including roofing, still incomplete or unattended to. The team, led by Mr. Bede Ogueri Anyanwu, expressed disappointment that the project does not align with the government's goal of improving living conditions and providing affordable housing. Mr. Anyanwu specifically urged two contractors to return to the site and complete the work to the required standards, particularly the roofing. The team also questioned the lack of progress despite contracts reportedly being awarded since 2024. The affected contractors include those responsible for electricity works, road and drainage infrastructure, and environmental impact assessments. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development's representative in Delta State, Uche Nwati, cited inadequate feasibility studies as one reason for the delays and poor work quality. The FRC's ongoing verification of federal projects in the South-South region aims to ensure projects meet the required standards and specifications for critical social infrastructure.",
  "summary": "Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development have expressed concern over the slow pace and quality of work at",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}