Gov. Umahi in collaboration with the Africa Nations Development Programme yesterday laid the foundation for the construction of 5,000 housing units for the less privileged people at Umuobuna, Etiti Uburu, Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State.

The ANDP, is a subsidiary of World National Development Initiative, said the houses mainly for the poor would be given out for free after its completion.

The two-bedroom 5,000 housing unit will have facilities such as, schools, police stations, market and hospital.