The Managing Director of the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC), Abdullahi Rabiu, has been re-elected as Vice President of the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN).
Rabiu emerged for a second term during the association’s 49th Annual General Meeting held in Calabar, Cross River State.
The re-election has been described as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his leadership, experience and professional competence by housing administrators and stakeholders across the country.
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The development also highlights the growing national recognition of the housing transformation initiatives being implemented by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in Kano State.
According to the association, Kano State has recorded significant progress in expanding access to affordable housing, revitalising housing infrastructure and implementing policies aimed at improving the living standards of residents.
The achievements, it noted, have positioned Kano among the leading states in Nigeria’s housing sector.
Speaking shortly after the meeting in a telephone interview with the Director of Public Enlightenment of KSHC, Ismail Garba Gwammaja, Abdullahi Rabiu expressed appreciation to members of the association for the confidence reposed in him.
He disclosed that the meeting, sponsored by the Cross River State Property Development and Investment Limited (CROSPIL), extensively deliberated on the theme: “Affordable Housing Solutions for Low Income Earners in Emerging Real Estate Market.”
Rabiu pledged to continue working closely with other executive members of the association to advance the objectives of the organisation, encourage innovation and strengthen collaboration among housing corporations nationwide.
The KSHC Managing Director dedicated the honour to the government and people of Kano State, attributing the achievement to the support and leadership provided by Governor Yusuf in the housing sector.
He further reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the present administration’s efforts in delivering sustainable, affordable and quality housing projects across the state.
Stakeholders in the housing sector described the re-election as an indication of Kano State’s growing influence in national housing administration and policy development.
They also commended the state government for prioritising infrastructure renewal and affordable housing programmes aimed at addressing the housing deficit and improving residents’ welfare.