Qatar Charity, a Qatari State non-governmental organization (NGO) has commenced a first of its kind estate to provide free housing for widows and orphans in the Federal Capital Territory. The foundation stone laying ceremony for the 200 units of two-bedroom houses, was laid recently by the FCT Minister, Malam Mohammed Musa Bello at the Wassa Distrcit of Abuja. Malam Bello who was accompanied by the Country Director, Qatari Charity – Mr Hamdi Elsayed, at the occasion stated that project was significant as it represents the cordial and mutually beneficial relations between Nigeria and the State of Qatar.
Speaking earlier, Country Director of Qatar Charity, Mr Hamdi Elsayed, said the estate is being constructed on about 13 hectares of land and has a planned completion period of 12 months.
Mr Hamdi also revealed that benefitting widows and orphans will not own the houses allocated to them in perpetuity but will remain as occupants until such a time when they will no longer need them, in which case they will be allocated to other beneficiaries.
The Housing estate would also contain a school, a vocational training center, shops, and recreational facilities amongst other amenities.
