{"id":59654,"date":"2025-01-16T17:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=59654"},"modified":"2025-01-16T17:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:30:20","slug":"dasuki-seeks-forfeited-abuja-estate-for-military-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/01\/16\/dasuki-seeks-forfeited-abuja-estate-for-military-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Dasuki Seeks Forfeited Abuja Estate for Military Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ade Iyamoye\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, the lawmaker representing Tambuwal\/Kebbe Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, has urged the Federal Government to allocate a recently forfeited estate in Abuja to address the housing needs of military personnel.<\/p>\n

The vast estate, located at Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans 150,500 square meters and comprises 753 duplexes and apartments.<\/p>\n

It was forfeited to the federal government on December 2, 2024, following a court order by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie.<\/p>\n

The estate stands as the largest single asset recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), since its inception in 2003.<\/p>\n

Dasuki, who also chairs the House Committee on Shipping Services, made the appeal in a statement marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that providing decent housing for military personnel is not just a policy decision but a moral obligation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must ensure that those who risk their lives to protect us and uphold national security have a dignified place to live.<\/p>\n

“This estate presents a unique opportunity to significantly address the housing deficit within the Armed Forces,\u201d Dasuki stated.<\/p>\n

With the 2025 budget currently under legislative review, the lawmaker called for immediate collaboration between the National Assembly and the Executive to facilitate the estate\u2019s allocation.<\/p>\n

He proposed that President Bola Tinubu send an amended Appropriation Bill to fund the completion of the housing units, ensuring they become habitable for military families.<\/p>\n

He further underscored the critical role of housing in military welfare, noting that inadequate accommodation leads to stress, low morale, and operational inefficiencies.<\/p>\n

\u201cProviding decent housing for our troops will enhance their readiness, well-being, and overall effectiveness in safeguarding the nation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

While acknowledging the forfeiture as a significant milestone in Nigeria\u2019s anti-corruption fight, Dasuki argued that its true impact would be realized if the property was repurposed for national interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a rare opportunity that must not be wasted. We owe it to our servicemen and women to ensure their sacrifices are not in vain,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

He urged his colleagues in the National Assembly to work swiftly with the Executive to secure the estate for military use, describing it as a \u201clow-hanging fruit\u201d that could provide immediate relief to housing challenges within the Armed Forces, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a nation, we must be eternally grateful to those who put their lives on the line for our safety.<\/p>\n

“Beyond paying tribute to our fallen heroes, we must also prioritize the well-being of those still in service.<\/p>\n

“This initiative will not only strengthen national security but also reaffirm our commitment to the welfare of those who defend our territorial integrity,\u201d Dasuki concluded.<\/p>\n

His call now places the ball in the court of policymakers, setting the stage for a potentially transformative decision in Nigeria\u2019s military welfare and national security framework.<\/p>\n

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