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Presidential Candidate Advises Allocation of Recovered Duplexes to Armed Forces Personnel

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In a move to prioritize the welfare of Nigeria's security personnel, a 2019 presidential candidate, Mr Ademola Babatunde, has urged the Federal Government to allocate the 753 duplexes recovered from a former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, to armed forces personnel. The EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, had earlier handed over the keys to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, who planned to offer the housing units for sale. However, Babatunde believes that allocating the duplexes to the armed forces would alleviate their accommodation shortage, boost their morale, and prevent potential corruption.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mr Ademola Babatunde, a 2019 presidential candidate, has advised the Federal Government to allocate the 753 duplexes recovered from a former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, to armed forces personnel.
  • The duplexes were initially intended for sale, but Babatunde argues that this would lead to corruption and poverty among security personnel.
  • The politician suggests that allocating the duplexes to the armed forces would alleviate the shortage of accommodation, boost morale, and provide security for their families.
  • Babatunde emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the welfare of security personnel, stating that it would be the first time a civilian president has achieved such a feat.
  • The former presidential candidate urges the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, to remain focused and re-double efforts to provide affordable housing for Nigerians.

Statistics:

  • 753 duplexes recovered from a former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele.
  • The housing units are intended for the armed forces personnel to alleviate their accommodation shortage.
  • According to Nasir El-Rufai, over 50 percent of Nigeria's war heroes are still struggling to afford accommodation (Source: BBC News, 2019).

Sources:

  • News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
  • BBC News (2019)

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