70 houses handed over at Okahao

Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni handed over 70 houses in Okahao, Omusati Region, last week. The houses were constructed by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) at a cost of N$27.3 million, with each house sold for less than N$400 000.Uutoni began the housing handover at Omuthiya, where he presented 50 houses to new owners, followed by an additional 24 houses he handed over in Ondangwa.He applauded the Okahao town council, recognising it as one of the local authorities that readily makes land available for housing initiatives.“I have witnessed in the past that you have made land available to the Shack Dwellers Federation; again, I have seen that you are planning land for the Build Together Programme, and today we are here yet again for the housing development of NHE. I applaud you," he said.Basic rightUutoni used the platform to emphasise that government acknowledges everyone&#039;s right to an adequate standard of living, including proper housing and the provision of essential infrastructure and services. This commitment remains one of the top priorities for the government, he said. “Given the economic hardships as we know them, it is not disputable that the financial resources at our disposal cannot address the housing needs at once. It is also true that the continued growth of urban centres means an endless need for shelter, hence the huge backlog that we must battle with. All these cannot be excuses for anyone to ignore the needs of our people,” he said.The minister urged the new home owners to honour their obligations towards their financiers and the local authority.“Please ensure that your accounts are settled on time so that you do not find yourselves in debt and paying additional penalties for defaulting. This will enable you to live peacefully without interruptions to services or demands to honour payments,” Uutoni advised.Daunting taskSpeaking on the same occasion, NHE chairperson Toska Sem said the event comes at an opportune time when the nation is faced with the daunting task of reducing the national housing backlog.Sem said the handover ceremony signifies NHE’s efforts to address housing needs, especially at the ultra-low and low-income levels of society.He said to date, NHE has constructed close to 210 houses in Okahao.“We are working tirelessly to guarantee the efficient and effective delivery of this important national mandate, as evidenced by this momentous occasion we are witnessing today,” Sem said.

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