FHA Rebuts Allegations of Abuse of Office, Describes Claims as "Spurious"

The management of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has responded to a recent report alleging abuse of office and other forms of impropriety..

The allegation was published on the on-line report by the Sahara Reporters on Monday July 7.

 In a statement, the FHA described the claims as a product of irresponsible journalism, a "spurious and wishy-washy contraptions" that cannot be substantiated.

FHA's  used the rejoinder to highlight the great achievements made so far Under the Current management, led by Hon. Oyetunde Ojo.

The statement showcased several achievements since his assumption of office in February 2024. 

Some of the laudable accomplishments within the short tenure of Ojo according to the statement include:s " Digitization of FHA's operations, ending analogue practices and reducing sharp practices.

" Land drive and acquisition, visiting 28 states and acquiring lands, often free of charge.

" Constitution of committees on Development Control and Revenue drive.

" Nationwide verification exercise to regularize property documents.

" Establishment of an Enforcement team to ensure compliance with Development Control directives among others."

The FHA management also noted that the Authority's revenue profile has increased significantly under Hon. Ojo's leadership, reflecting positively on staff welfare. 

The statement noted further that the Authority has implemented the new National minimum wage and pays all remuneration and emoluments steadily..

The FHA management attributed the allegations to "cabals, both within and without, whose conduit pipes of illegality and corrupt practices have been blocked" by Hon. Ojo's leadership. 

The real staff of FHA, the management said, are solidly behind Hon. Ojo, who is on a mission to transform the Authority into a high-performing institution.