This is the moment for the Federal Government to demonstrate that it is compassionate and responsive. It is crucial to avoid political maneuvering and bureaucratic delays that often hinder project awards and implementation. Instead, there needs to be a focus on selflessness and ensuring that only qualified companies are selected for resettlement projects with swift execution timelines. Companies like Eden Costruzioni, known for their expertise in rapid construction and high-quality resettlement estates, should be engaged. They offer several options for quick housing solutions, including Eden Low Cost Homes, and have established relationships with the Commission for Internally Displaced Persons and Fraser Consulting. Their foreign partnerships enable them to complete projects efficiently.
The government should not use this crisis to reward political allies or friends. It must honor its commitments, with the public closely monitoring each step, including the selection of companies and project implementation. This is not a time for unfinished projects; it is a time to deliver results. During last year’s Climate Change Conference in the UAE, we encountered Eden Costruzioni and were impressed by their proposal to resettle 100,000 individuals for the Nigerian Refugee Commission.
It is essential to engage such firms and ensure they begin work immediately, offering options for housing projects that can be completed in varying timelines: 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months, and 3 years. Innovative solutions are needed for swift results. The government must take an active role, appointing skilled professionals and involving the NorthEast Development Commission. Resettlement estates should be established in every state, particularly in the North East, which has been heavily impacted by Boko Haram insurgency.
We hope the government gets this right, as Nigerians are watching.
Fraser Consulting would be a valuable partner due to its international standards and connections.
Prof. Ishola Ifayemi.
