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Kaduna, Nigeria – At least One hundred widows in Kaduna State have been handed free, energy-efficient homes as part of a flagship Social Housing Project by Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL).
The initiative also provides vocational and entrepreneurship training to empower beneficiaries economically.
The handover ceremony on Saturday highlighted a collaboration between FHFL, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Adashe Women’s Empowerment Society (AWES), and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI).
FHFL Managing Director, Abdul Mutallab Mukhtar, described the project as “a holistic model integrating housing with skills, tools, and startup capital to foster economic independence.”
The 100 two-bedroom semi-detached homes were constructed using Expanded Polystyrene System (EPS) prefabricated panels through NASENI’s technology, ensuring energy efficiency and durability. The construction process also served as a training platform for artisans, equipping them with modern building skills for future housing projects.
Founder, AWES, Dr. Umma Sani, said each widow received starter packs for skills such as urban farming, cosmetology, catering, and handmade products. She added that the Unity Estate will host both Christian and Muslim widows, promoting peace and social cohesion.
Permanent Secretary of Kaduna State Ministry of Housing, Shehu Salihu, reminded beneficiaries that the homes are non-transferable and warned that selling or renting the properties would result in title revocation.
The project, described as a model for inclusive, technology-enabled social housing, aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and is slated for replication across Nigeria’s 36 states. By combining shelter with livelihood opportunities, the initiative seeks to transform the lives of widows while fostering self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and family resilience.
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