The Federal Government has inaugurated 160 fully-furnished homes at the newly developed Cosgrove Smart Estate in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Cosgrove Smart Estate, Wuse, Abuja, consists 160 homes and leverages the integration of technology in real estate development in Nigeria.The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, and the FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, jointly expressed delight in the ability of the indigenous company to achieve a “great leap forward” in the evolution of the housing sector.
Bello explained that the FCTA places a premium on infrastructural development in the city, adding that the housing sub sector was the most dynamic with the active participation of the organised private sector which deploys world-class designs, new building technology and innovations.
“Cosgrove is leading the pioneering of integration of technology in real estate, and we are very proud of the good work the company is doing,” the minister said.
According to him, the FCT is now home to an increasing number of young professionals and upwardly mobile Nigerians who are heeding the Federal Government’s call to invest in the country.
Bello explained that the growth and development of indigenous companies were invaluable in the advancement of the local construction industry which would consequently bolster the local economy.
He pledged the readiness of the administration to continue to work with local and foreign investors to realise set goals.
He said, “Abuja was designed to ensure that 40 per cent of the landmass remains under green vegetation.”
“With the ability of Cosgrove to leverage on technology, the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory will remain a strong partner of Cosgrove, and I call on Cosgrove and other construction companies to make adequate provision for gardens and parks, and also plant enough trees, shrubs and flowers in the estate.”
He said the FCT would ensure that estates are managed properly, stating that emphasis will also be on security and environmental matters.
“It will be mandatory for all estates in the FCT to deploy CCTV Cameras and also provide security lights on the perimeter fences,” he said, adding that the lights should be solar driven in order to enable government realise its carbon emission targets.
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