Ashaka Acquires Land, Plans N262m Housing Units

Already, the construction of 55 residential houses has begun on the land  as well as a primary school, a clinic, a central Mosque and three boreholes for the communities which are expected to be completed within the next three months.

Ahead of  its expansion programme ,  Ashaka Cem Plc, producers of Ashaka brand of cement has acquired about 40 hectres of land for the relocation of three villages within its factory in Funakaye Local Council  of Gombe State.  

Already, the construction of 55 residential houses has begun on the land  as well as a primary school, a clinic, a central Mosque and three boreholes for the communities which are expected to be completed within the next three months.

Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony of the project, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the  company, Mr. Leonard Polka promised to ensure that high quality materials are used in the construction of the houses. 

He thanked the people of the community for their understanding in agreeing to relocate from their ancestral abode urging them to live in peace so as to enjoy more of the company’s cooperate social responsibilities. 

Chairman of the board of directors of the company, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga said the relocation of the three villages is to make way for the expansion of the company from the present one million capacity to four within the next four months. 

He said that their host communities had always remained first in what ever the company is doing , promising that his board will leave a lasting legacy for the host communities before the expiration of their tenure.

He said that as a way of empowering the host communities, the board had ensured that all contractors to the project are of high standard and from among them.     

The Emir of Funakaye, Alhaji Mohammed Kwairanga Abubakar also thanked the company for providing houses to the relocated villagers even as he urged the people to   cooperate with the company so they can enjoy more benefits.

Source: Guardian

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