Fuller foundation successfully hosts its National Day Build

The Millard Fuller Foundation in partnership with stakeholders, on Sunday, hosted its annual National Day Build in Luvu-Madaki Community in Masaka, Nasarawa State.

Partners, friends, and stakeholders gathered for the event which provided a chance for stakeholders to work with and meet beneficiaries of the very affordable housing units developed by the Foundation, in collaboration with the Fuller Center for Housing and a US-based family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson.

The event also allowed for interaction and support as participants helped the beneficiaries put finishing touches to parts of their new homes.

The foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Sam Odia, emphasized the Foundation’s commitment to providing sustainable homes for low-income earners in Nigeria.

He recalled that since its inception in 2006, the Foundation has built more than a thousand homes with the support of its international partners.

Odia explained that the three ‘double’ units comprising two semi-detached 2-bedroom apartments and a stand-alone 2-bedroom apartment included a bathroom and kitchen.

Odia said: “Every low-income earner in Nigeria deserves a place to rest their head after a hard day’s work. While we may not be able to provide homes for all, we will continue doing our best to help as many as we can.”

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Evelyn Itodo, expressed her excitement at becoming a homeowner. She said, “I never imagined a day would come when I would own my own home. I am grateful to God and to the Millard Fuller Foundation for this opportunity.”

Another beneficiary, Pastor Napoleon Ocheja, a civil servant and father of two, thanked the Foundation for giving him the chance to own a home. “This scheme has saved my family and me from landlord harassment and has given us the comfort of homeownership.” he said.

The third beneficiary, Mr. Isa Dogo-Moni, a state government civil servant, noted how difficult it had been for him to support his family, let alone build a home.

My meagre salary could barely cover my family’s needs, let alone a building project. But after my encounter with the Millard Fuller Foundation, my perception of homeownership changed. I am grateful to the Foundation for this opportunity,” he said.

Since its inception in 2006, the Millard Fuller Foundation has worked with local and international partners to provide homes for low-income earners.