Abuja: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has partnered with Ocean Wealth Homes Limited to develop a housing estate aimed at improving accommodation and welfare for its officers. The Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the estate.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the housing project is located beside the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Phase 2, along Chukuku-Kuje Road. Nwakuche, represented by Assistant Controller General Olatunbosun Ajibogun, stated that the cost of the units had been negotiated to align with the financial capabilities of the officers. Ajibogun encouraged personnel to take advantage of this opportunity to secure affordable housing within the FCT.
"We are committed to ensuring that officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service live in decent and dignified housing. This project is a clear demonstration of our resolve to improve the welfare and living standards of our personnel. We have worked closely with the developers to negotiate prices that reflect the financial realities of our officers. Our goal is to make homeownership attainable, not a luxury beyond reach," he said.
The Comptroller of NCoS FCT Command, Christopher Jen, praised the initiative, highlighting its role in addressing the housing deficit and improving the working conditions of public servants within the FCT. He emphasized the importance of this strategic partnership in enhancing officers' welfare.
Mr. Yahaya Usman, Managing Director of Ocean Wealth Homes Limited, explained that the estate's location was chosen after a rigorous evaluation process focused on officers' welfare and operational needs. Convenience, security, and accessibility were prioritized to ensure a safe and well-planned community for officers and their families.
"Our team carried out a thorough assessment before choosing this site. We wanted a location that reflects the dignity of the uniform and supports the unique needs of correctional officers. This estate is the result of careful planning and deliberate decision-making that will allow officers to rest, recharge and build meaningful family life close to essential services and road networks," Usman stated.
He commended the leadership of the NCoS and the FCT Command for their proactive steps in addressing the housing needs of personnel, describing the initiative as a forward-thinking approach that demonstrates genuine concern for staff well-being. The event also featured the presentation of land allocation papers to the subscribers of the housing estate project.