Wike Urges Abuja Property Firm to Focus on Affordable Housing

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has instructed the Abuja Property Development Company (APDC) to focus on affordable housing in light of ongoing road construction and infrastructure expansion in Abuja. Wike, represented by Amb Maureen Tamuno, the group managing director of Abuja Investments Company Limited, made this statement at APDC’s 20th anniversary symposium.

He urged the company to develop housing that caters to the needs of ordinary residents, civil servants, and middle-income earners, rather than prioritizing the size or aesthetics of buildings. Wike emphasized that real estate should focus on households and families, advocating for the adoption of modern construction technologies to lower building costs and speed up project delivery.

He also called for the development of energy-efficient homes and mixed-income estates to enhance homeownership access. Wike stated that sustainability without affordability is incomplete, and development must center on people to be enduring.