By Ismail Garba Gwammaja
The Kano State House of Assembly Committee on Housing carried out an oversight tour of key housing projects under the Kano State Housing Corporation (KSHC).
The visit underscored the committee’s commitment to accountability, quality delivery, and timely completion of public‑housing initiatives across the state.
Led by Committee Chairman Hon. Mudassir Ibrahim Zawaciki, a member representing Kumbotso Constituency, together with other lawmakers who served on the committee, the team inspected several ongoing and completed sites.
These included the Zoo Road Shopping Complex, Ja’oji Shopping Complex, Tarauni Shopping Complex, Warri Road Shopping Complex in Sabon, Gold Coast Road, Kabuga Shopping Complex, and the ongoing permanent site of the corporation at Kwankwasiyya City, among others.
The delegation was accompanied by KSHC Managing Director Alh. Abdullahi Rabiu, Deputy MD Engr. Isyaku Umar Kwa, and other senior directors.
According to the lawmaker, the tour aimed to assess progress, identify challenges, and strengthen collaboration between the legislature and KSHC for improved service delivery.
The committee expressed satisfaction with the work done so far, noting that the projects reflect the state government’s resolve to address housing deficits and provide affordable, dignified accommodation for Kano’s residents.
The House Committee reaffirmed its readiness to support the corporation through legislative backing, policy guidance, and timely interventions to ensure successful project completion.
It emphasized that the oversight visit fulfills the Assembly’s mandate to monitor government programs and guarantee effective use of public resources.
Earlier, Managing Director Alh. Abdullahi Rabiu briefed the committee on each project, highlighting achievements and constraints related to funding, contractor compliance, and timelines.
He thanked the committee for its oversight role and pledged continued commitment to transparency, quality control, and adherence to approved standards.
