The Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment is participating again in this year’s Hibiscus festivals with its National Housing Expo.
The Minister for Local Government, Col Samuela Saumatua while opening the expo for the second time said last year the expo booth were the most frequented.
“The current government views housing as a human right and it addresses the strategic priority goals under the vision of the Peoples Charter for Change, Peace and Progress for ‘a better Fiji for all’ and the ‘Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development 2009-2014,” Col Saumatua said.
The national Housing Expo will display affordable and decent homes, building materials under price control and alternative building technologies.
The Minister said the challenge for the Ministry is catering for those with low income and Housing Authority’s efforts to providing homes for middle income level.
“Consultations with Banks have been made to try and lower interest loan on packages and we will be moving to rural areas with relevant ministries to assist where possible.”
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