The Prime Minister was accompanied by Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development; Major General Ashraf El-Gendy, Governor of Gharbia; Dr. Mahmoud Issa, Deputy Governor; Engineer Khaled Seddik, Chairman of the Urban Development Fund; and a number of executive leaders from the governorate.
Madbouly stressed that the housing project in the El-Agizi area of Tanta reflects the state's true desire to improve the quality of life for citizens and transform informal settlements into organized urban communities that provide decent and safe housing for Egyptian families. He added that this urban transformation is part of a comprehensive vision to develop infrastructure and basic services in the center of major cities.
He listened to an explanation about this project from Seddik, who explained that the project has been fully completed as part of the Urban Development Fund's plan to develop unplanned areas in Gharbia Governorate. He noted that the El-Agizi housing project consists of six buildings, supervised by the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, as part of the national project to develop cities capitals, which aims to construct 500,000 housing units across the country.
Seddik indicated that the project components include the construction of
six residential buildings containing 480 housing units, built on an area of
2.3 acres. Each building consists of a ground floor and nine upper floors.
Additionally, a mosque and two outlets for selling basic commodities will be
built, ensuring an integrated housing environment for citizens, especially
those with limited incomes.
Madbouly and his entourage inspected one of the residential units to examine the final finishing touches. He praised the quality of the project, emphasizing that it is a successful model for state-owned projects in the field of low-income housing, in terms of its urban design, integrated services, and distinguished location.
El-Gendy explained that the project was not limited to the construction of residential units alone, but also included a comprehensive development of the surrounding area. The infrastructure was upgraded in the adjacent Awqaf Buildings area, which includes 36 buildings inhabited by more than 800 families. The development included improving drinking water and sewage networks, painting facades, paving roads, and planting trees, which contributed to enhancing the visual image and adding a civilized, character to the entire area. He noted that this area, which had been classified as a slum for many years, has now been transformed into one of the most prominent modern urban sites in the city of Tanta, thanks to national projects implemented by the state with a sense of responsibility and commitment.
A number of residents expressed their appreciation for this transformation in the area, emphasizing that what has been achieved confirms the state's concern for its citizens and the provision of adequate housing for them. They noted that they now feel safe and stable amidst a civilized environment and comprehensive services.