Okorocha hails Minister Ata governance approach, calls for housing revolution

In a significant political engagement, former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday paid a high-profile visit to the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abdullahi Ata, at his office in Abuja.

During the meeting, Okorocha lauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Ata, describing it as a “well-deserved”.

He praised the Minister’s grassroots-driven leadership style, emphasizing its critical role in deepening democracy and ensuring governance remains people-centric.

A statement issued by Ata’s aide, Seyi Olorunsola, quoted Okorocha as saying that the Minister’s approach to governance, rooted in grassroots empowerment, stands as a beacon for democratic consolidation and sustainable development.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain further commended Ata’s political track record, highlighting the importance of community engagement in strengthening democratic institutions.

.Highlighting one of Nigeria’s pressing developmental challenges, Okorocha urged the Minister to deploy his expertise and influence in tackling the country’s housing deficit.

He stressed the need for deliberate policies and robust initiatives aimed at drastically reducing the shortfall in affordable housing, ensuring that Nigerians, particularly the underprivileged, have access to decent accommodation. The Senator expressed confidence in the Minister’s ability to bring transformative change to the housing sector, given his vast experience and unwavering commitment to public service.

On his part, Minister Ata extended his heartfelt gratitude to Okorocha for the visit and his kind words of encouragement.

He acknowledged the Senator’s immense contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, particularly his relentless efforts in promoting good governance and societal development.

Ata also commended Senator Okorocha for his achievements during his tenure as the Governor of Imo State, where his leadership ushered in unprecedented infrastructural development and people-oriented policies that significantly improved the lives of Imo citizens.

Furthermore, the minister expressed admiration for the philanthropic efforts of Senator Okorocha through the Rochas Okorocha Foundation.

He applauded the Senator’s dedication to humanitarian causes, particularly through the establishment of Rochas Okorocha Colleges, which have provided free quality education to thousands of underprivileged children across the country.

The Minister emphasized the critical role of such initiatives in fostering social equity and giving every Nigerian child the opportunity to achieve their dreams regardless of their background.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, urging Nigerians to unite behind the administration’s vision for economic prosperity and national progress.