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The federal government is planning fresh investments of N3.5trillion in the Nigerian housing sector to address the 17 million housing deficit in the country. The investment is to be made within the next four years as part of strategies of government to boost housing delivery and guarantee afordable housing for Nigerians. Details of the four-year plan are contained in the National Economic Development Plan of the federal government lauched by president Muhammadu Buhari. The document shows that the N3.53 trillion investment includes an estimated public investment in the development of urban road of about N1.68 trillion. The blueprint for the sector covering 2021-2025 stated that despite these challenges, the increasing demand for housing is increasing because of rapid urbanisation. This could be leveraged as a considerable engine for growth. "Both federal and state governments will make the construction of affordable housing a priority to bridge any housing deficit, reduce slums and create opportunities for sustainable urban regeneration in Nigeria". The operational efficiency of the Federal Mortgage Bank and the Family Homes in collaboration with the primary Mortgage Banks and the private real estate firms will be a priority.

Both Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are anticipated to attend the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth and Students Council meeting in Abuja. The conference's theme, "One Voice Uniting For Progress," will cover a variety of topics, including gender inclusivity in politics and a bigger role for students in governance, according to All Progressives Congress Youth and Students Council national leader HOn. Seyi Bamigbade, who revealed this to journalists in Lagos. More than 1,000 Student Representatives from the 36 states of the union and the Federal Capital Territory will attend the conference, which is being organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth and Students Council, he claims.