…Commissions Technology Village Phase 1 Housing Units
To enhance the well-being of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) personnel, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has joined forces with the Nasarawa State Government Housing Commission.
In view of this, the Service recently commissioned the Nasarawa State Technology Village Phase 1 Housing units at Aso Pada in Maraba- Nasarawa State.
The CGC, represented at the commissioning by Deputy Comptroller General of Customs, Festus Okun, emphasised the NCS’s commitment to officer welfare, citing the acquisition of houses as a testament to this dedication.
Adeniyi announced that the commissioned houses would be allocated to officers, underscoring the importance of providing shelter to personnel in service to the nation.
He expressed gratitude to the Nasarawa State government, the people, and project promoters for their support, pledging collaboration to ensure the project’s success.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State disclosed that the NCS has acquired the first 100 units of three-bedroom bungalows, securing a credit line of N12.5 billion deposited, with mega capital credited for financing.
The project has employed 69,000 skilled and unskilled workers, contributing to its successful realisation.
Additionally, Sule revealed plans for an access route linking the Village to the city of Abuja, further integrating the innovative community into the broader region.