*allocates plots at Eagle Garden Estate to beneficiaries
By; ISAAC ODEH, Kaduna
In keeping with its core objectives of providing houses to Nigerians through a painless process, the Management of Eagle Heights Properties and Investments Limited, have commenced the allocation of plots of land to beneficiaries in Delta State, at its Eagle Garden Estate, located at Isele Azagba, a few kilometres away from Asaba, the state capital.
This is coming up at a time, when housing, considered one of the basic necessities to man, is considerably lacking within Asaba, with rentage scarce and costly.
The exercise which saw over 35 persons allocated parcels of land was witnessed by friends of the company, and potential customers.
Speaking to reporters before the commencement of the allocation, Managing Director of Eagle Heights Properties and Investment Limited, Dr Mabel Mabulu-Monina said the land sizing, 65 by 100 feet, has 20 per cent of the total cost as first installment paid before being allocated, while the remaining amount would be spread within the next 18 months.
She emphasized that the master plan of the area was designed to include recreational centers commercial area, perimeter fencing and security house which would be developed alongside other facilities
On possiblity of reduction in the cost of acquiring a plot with the Eagle Height Garden, which stands at 20 per cent upfront payment, which maybe costly to many, as the area is mainly populated by Civil Servants, Dr Mabulu-Monina explained that in the near future, a template would be generated to ease payment plans for interested civil servants and others to enable them acquire land.
She adviced Deltans to make good use of the opportunity provided by the company to own a home of theirs, by visiting the office for enquiries.
The efforts of the company can be seen as complimentary to support the Delta State Government in its on-going project on 500 Housing Units at Ogwashi-Uku, for civil servants and proffer solutions to end the menace of incessant clashes between landlords and tenants in Asaba over high cost of rent.
The MD of Eagle’s Height Properties Ltd, said the company will continue to uphold its core values of integrity, competence and capacity, to achieve their vision and mission to become a prominent and wholesome real estate company and providers of luxurious affordable homes in Nigeria.
According to her, a plot of land 65ft by 100ft costs 1.8 million Naira, advising every Deltan who wants to own a home, to take advantage of the affordable housing scheme, Eagle Garden is providing.
A beneficiary, Mr Dickson Iwegbue said owning a plot of land and paying instalmentally has made it easy for many to become property owners, and noted the gesture would give access to affordable housing.
He encouraged Deltans to invest.
For Mr & Mrs Tuoyo Chinwe Arubi, Mr Ifeanyi Didacus, Mr. Uchendu Williams and others, they expressed joy during separate interviews with our reporter as the media closely monitored the land allocation and issuance of deeds of conveyance, or documents on transfer of land ownership and thanked the company for the opportunity to own and build a home for themselves in the nearest future at an affordable rate.
