The Federal Government, through the Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), has commissioned 100 energy-efficient two-bedroom homes with urban farming spaces in Rigachikun, Kaduna State. The project, executed under the FHFL Social Housing Programme, is specifically designed to support 100 widows who took the initiative to pool their land together and approach the government for assistance in building social housing.
A key feature of the project is its origin story, which highlights the determination and unity of the widows who partnered with FHFL to make the housing development a reality. Their collective effort has now resulted in sustainable homes, livelihood support, and a replicable model for inclusive community development.
“These homes represent far more than physical structures. They symbolize renewed hope and restored dignity, particularly for the 100 resilient women empowered through this initiative,” said Ademola Adebise, Chairman of Family Homes Funds Limited.
According to Adebise, FHFL has showcased a new model of social housing delivery in Nigeria that merges home ownership with skills training, livelihood support, and climate-smart construction. “This is not charity. It is an investment in strong women who will raise strong families and strong communities,” he added.
Each of the 100 homes was constructed using Expanded Polystyrene System (EPS) technology, which cuts costs and carbon emissions by up to 40% while ensuring durability and energy efficiency. The homes are also equipped with solar power systems to provide reliable electricity. Beneficiaries received livelihood training and access to cottage yards for food production and processing, aimed at boosting food security and income diversification.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FHFL, Abdulmuttalib Mukhtar, said the Rigachikun project demonstrates how inclusive collaboration can lead to real impact. “This project stands as clear evidence that when citizens take initiative and government responds with support, transformation happens. These 100 homes are not just walls and roofs, they are symbols of partnership, perseverance, and purpose,” Mukhtar stated.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, linked the initiative to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He emphasized that growth must be inclusive and prosperity must reach every household. “Through initiatives like this amongst others, we are ensuring that government spending translates into tangible outcomes, roofs over heads, jobs for our women and youth, and dignity for our people,” Bagudu said.
Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, commended the project as a milestone in people-centred governance. “Our administration is proud to host this first-of-its-kind energy-efficient social housing project for widows. It reflects Kaduna State’s commitment to inclusive growth and innovation, and to ensuring that the most vulnerable are not left behind,” the Governor stated.
Other partners in the initiative include the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Kaduna State Government. With over 500 jobs created during construction and 100 new families rehoused, the project stands as a strong example of the Renewed Hope Agenda turning policy into progress and progress into opportunity.
