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Oct
10
2024

LATEST PRESS


Dangiwa Assures Zamfara State Citizens  Affordable Housing

 

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa  has assured  Zamfara State Governor of the ministry's commitment to ensuring that its citizens have  access to affordable housing in the state.

Dangiwa gave this assurance when Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of the State paid a  courtesy visit to his office in Abuja,  Thursday, 10th October,2024.

"At the ministry of Housing and Urban Development, we want to assure that we will provide all the support you required in your efforts to enhance decent, quality and affordable housing to your citizens,' the minister stated.
 The Minister acknowledged and appreciated Governor Dare for the 50 hectres of land provided for the Renewed Hope Estate at no cost to the ministry, saying that free land, will make the houses affordable to the citizens 

Accordingly, Dangiwa also assured the Governor that Zamfara state would be on the priority list of the ministry to benefit from subsequent  building programmes of the ministry.

"Let us assure your Excellency that the ministry will ensure that Zamfara state is included in the next batch of the  states to benefit from the programe," Dangiwa remarked.

On National Housing Programme, NHP, the Minister said " I have also been informed that our officials are engaging with your team to which next week they are coming again regarding your interest in purchasing the unsold housing units under the National Housing Program in your state."

He noted that though the  ministry had done a downward review of  the  prices of the houses as requested by the state government of Zamfara, he would look in to it as to see how it could be further reviewed downward, revealing the ministry was not making profits from sales of the houses. 

Dangiwa also affirmed that the cost expended on infrastructure on the houses have been written - off to ensure affordability, mentioning that the ministry was aware  that  Zamfara state government would further subsidised for its citizens after buying them to ensure affordability. 

He added, "our aim is just to recover the cost of constructing these houses so we can build more for other Nigerians to benefit." 

Similarly, the minister who affirmed  that  Zamfara state  would benefit from the housing construction under PULAKU Initiative Housing Project  of  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at addressing the grievances and social exclusion of Fulani in the north west and to also address the cause of banditry in the nation, revealed that  the ground breaking for Zamfara state would  soon be done.

While acknowledging that Zamfara state government has also provided land for construction of houses for actualization of PULAKU Initiative in the state in addition to the land provided for  Renewed Hope Estate, the Minister  gave assurance that the  ministry will always collaborate with the state government.  

Speaking earlier, Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal Dare, said  they were in the ministry to appeal to the minister for his  intervention to fast track the completion of the agreement between the ministry and Zamfara state on purchase of the NHP housing units in the state as it  would enable the state take over the structure. 

Dare noted the Zamfara state being bedeviled with many challenges like insecurity, lack of infrastructure, housing care among others would need the intervention of the ministry to provide decent, quality and affordable houses for its citizen because tackling the challenges has taken a toll on the state's finances.

He said, "I want to appeal that Zamfara state should always be considered as one of the first in any structured you are going to put in place bearing in mind some of the situations the state is facing."

Oct
10
2024

Ogunbiyi Launches Housing Ministry PMS DAY . .... Says, PMS Improves efficiency, productivity in Public Service  The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi has officially ushered in the weekly Performance Management System (PMS) Day in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The launch which took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, is in adherence to the directive from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, which mandates Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies to set aside every Thursday for activities related to Performance Management System. In his keynote address, the Permanent Secretary described PMS as a tool for setting goals, appraising and monitoring of employee performance as well as delivery of institutional mandate, which provides a systematic process of planning work and providing support to employees. He lauded the timely nature of the PMS which is one the six pillars of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 project, emphasizing that the institutionalization, will not only improve efficiency and productivity in the Public Service but also is key to achieving the objectives of the ongoing reform initiatives and culture re-orientation in the Public Service. While noting that the PMS Day is not just a routine exercise but a call to action for all to embrace the vision of an efficient, responsive and performance-based Federal Civil Service, Ogunbiyi cautioned that it was a collective responsibility that spans all levels of officers in the Ministry including the  security personnel and janitory service providers. “Everyone has a vital role to play in ensuring that PMS is not just a beautiful policy on paper but a living organisational culture within the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development”, he said. The Permanent Secretary charged the Directors as leaders of their respective departments to lead by example and set the tone for accountability and performance at departmental levels, aimed at institutionalizing PMS, so as to inspire other staff to follow suit. To the middle and junior-level officers, Ogunbiyi reminded that their dedication and hard work were the bedrock of the Ministry’s sucess, adding that the PMS is designed to recognize and reward their contributions to the vision of the Housing Ministry; he said, “I encouraged you to see this initiative as an opportunity to showcase your talents, sharpen your skills and play active roles in the development of our Ministry and Nation at large”. The Permanent Secretary acknowledged that the implementation of PMS will help the Ministry which is young, having been recently demerged from the Ministry of works, to have a robust framework to measure progress, identify areas of improvement and celebrate successes. “Iam confident that if we fully embrace the PMS, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will set a benchmark for other Ministries to follow” he said. Earlier in his welcome address, the Director department of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mohammed Bala Saulawa, said the event marks a critical milestone in the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to implement the deliverables of PMS to enhance performance, productivity and accountability. He appreciated the visionary leadership of the Permanent Secretary and his support towards the implementation of PMS in the Ministry, as well as the Directors for their commitment to the successes recorded so far since April 2024. Mr. Saulawa called on all PMS team, particularly departmental champions to embrace the culture of change by learning the whole processes and approaches of PMS for effective implementation in their respective departments. “Champions are required to coordinate the PMS activities such as Performance Contracts, Performance Monthly Review and Performance Appraisal for each staff for onward submission to Human Resource Management Department”, he added. Also in his vote of thanks, the director department of Human Resource Management Dr. Akinola Adesina, called on the staff to sit up and embrace the PMS because it has come to stay, having replaced the Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) which has been scrapped from the Federal Civil Service. He called on the departments that are yet to complete the cascading process for the PMS to emulate the department of the PRS who has set the ball rolling  and complete theirs. Dr. Adesina further implored the core teams and PMS champions to go back and deliver on their various assignments. ...

Oct
09
2024

Dangiwa Breaks Ground for 10,000 Housing Units in Enugu State   …Says state governments, private developers can play huge role in bridging housing gap   Enugu, 9th October 2024 - The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has today, 9th October 2024, performed the groundbreaking for 10,000 housing units in Enugu State. The flag-off, which had the attendance of the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, is for Graceland Estate being developed by COPEN Group.   Speaking during the groundbreaking, the Minister said such projects were in line with the focus of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration towards the delivery of affordable housing to Nigerians, especially by creating the enabling environment for private sector players to thrive.   "This Estate, part of the 10,000-housing unit Coal City Eastern Extension Layout, aligns with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's goal to deliver quality and affordable housing to all Nigerians.   "As you may be aware, the housing challenge in our country is immense. Statistics show that to address this problem, we need to build approximately 550,000 housing units annually over the next ten years, which would require about N5.5 trillion per annum," he said.   Decrying the enormous challenge that the deficit poses, he said the situation must be perceived as an opportunity to innovate and bring about solutions that will trigger sustainable housing delivery in Nigeria not just in the short-term, but for future generations as well.   "This huge housing deficit is the result of ineffective implementation of housing policies, suboptimal performance of housing delivery institutions, an undeveloped housing market, an untapped secondary mortgage market, and, of course, a tough macroeconomic environment.   To address these issues, he said a mix of solutions are being pursued to bridge the deficit including exploring funding options, such as private sector developers, housing finance institutions— both local and international— philanthropic bodies, well-meaning Nigerians, and corporate Nigeria on board to make the necessary impact, as well as partnerships with reputable private developers.   "Like all other systemic problems hindering our nation’s development, the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is boldly and frontally addressing the housing deficit to change the narrative for good.   "Already the results are visible. In just over one year, under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, we have commenced construction work for a total of 6,612 housing units across 13 states and the FCT, with many of these units now at advanced stages of completion. We intend to complete most of them by December, so Nigerians can begin to own these homes.   "Additionally, work has started on 3,500 housing units across three new Renewed Hope Cities, including 2,000 units in Lagos (South West) and 1,500 units in Kano (North West). In the South East, we selected Enugu for the development of a 2,000-unit Renewed Hope City, which will be delivered as part of the MoU we signed with a consortium of developers for 100,000 housing units nationwide," he added.   Commending the Governor for creating the enabling environment and making available 260 hectares in a viable location, he urged him to continue the good work he has started. "I would like to express my profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah for creating an enabling environment for private sector participation in housing development in the State.    "I have been here on a couple of occassions and had series of interactions with His Excellency and I can say that he is a visionary leader who is quietly doing and accomplishing great things. Your Excellency, Enugu State is lucky to have you as a Governor. Without your Excellency’s support and encouragement, this project that we are here to perform groundbreaking for would not have been possible," he noted.   Arc. Dangiwa also commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive of Copen Group, Rev. Dr. Sullivan Chime, whom he described as a good friend, housing stakeholder, and advocate for affordable housing, for the exemple he is setting in the state and beyond.   "I have known Dr. Chime for several decades now, and throughout this time, I have never had cause to doubt his integrity, professionalism, friendship, and commitment to public service. The Graceland Estate, for which I am here to perform groundbreaking today, adds another feather to Dr. Chime’s impactful life as a reputable developer. As the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, we are proud to be a part of this project under the broad framework of our Renewed Hope Housing Programme," he concluded.   Also speaking, Governor Mbah, represented by the Deputy Governor, Bar. Ifeanyi Ossai, hailed the initiative by COPEN Group, describing its Managing Director, Dr. Chime as an illustrious son of Enugu State. He further hailed the support of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for the project and for capturing Enugu State in the Renewed Hope Cities & Estates programme through the planned 2,000-unit Renewed Hope City.   Speaking further, the Governor charged stakeholders to do more to bring down the cost of housing construction. "We must invest in research. We have to find a way to creatively reduce the cost of construction by reducing our reliance on cement… I am happy that you have been able to design an approach and bring together all the parties needed to make this project affordable and accessible to our people," he said. ...

Oct
08
2024

CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK: Minister Dangiwa Charges Staff on Speed, Efficiency In Service Delivery ... Says effective service delivery,  cornerstone of good governance Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has charged staff of the ministry to embrace speed, efficiency and result while handling tasks in their various offices. The Minister gave the charge on the occassion of Customer Service Week Celeberation in the Ministry organised by the Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Department under the SERVICOM Ministerial charter. Dangiwa further encouraged the staff to be result oriented and always strive not to be the weakling in the chain of effective Service Delivery to Nigerians. The theme for the 2024  Customer Service Week is “ Above and Beyond ” and SERVICOM which is an acronym for “Service Compact”, is an initiative aimed at putting the average Nigerian at the centre of its activities to ensure satisfactory Customer Service. The Minister lauded the theme of this year’s Customer Service Week, saying it has provided a moment of reflection as the Ministry works towards the delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While emphasizing on the important role of the Civil Service in the effective service delivery to Nigerians, the Minister commended the Civil Service structure at the Ministry under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi for the efforts towards achieving greater  milestones in the Ministry. He outlined some of the remarkable jobs being done by the Ministry over the past one year, aimed at actualizing the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of the President to include; the ongoing construction of 6,612 housing units across 13 states of the Federation and FCT, with ownership options of 30-year mortgage plan, rent-to-own, installmental payments as well as outright purchase. The Minister also informed of the commencement of additional construction of 5,500 Units of Renewed Hope Cities; 2000 units in Lagos, 1500 units in Kano and 2000 units in Enugu State, adding that the launch of an online Renewed Hope Housing delivery portal was to ensure easy and transparent access of the houses purchase to Nigerians. Accordingly, Dangiwa mentioned a significant progress achieved by the Ministry in the implementation of the National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrade which focuses on infrastructural developments; he said “53 projects are being completed, while 54 are ongoing at various level of completion”. Another notable milestone pointed out by the Minister is the collaboration of the Ministry with the World Bank to launch the National Land Registration and Titling program, aimed at addressing issues of unregistered lands in the Country. He as well informed that the framework for the National Social Housing Fund which seeks to provide decent and quality housing to the low income earners, is at advance stage of completion. Accordigly, Dangiwa expressed delight in the service award presented to him, the Permanent Secretary, and selected management and staff, further commending the professionalism and commitment of the Director overseeing the Department of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement in providing citizen centered services. He recognized that effective service delivery is the cornerstone of good governance, and further assured that the Ministry will continue to prioritize citizens’ needs and feedback in providing affordable housing for all Nigerians. Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi advised the staff to take their level of commitment and activity far above and beyond to provide the needed satisfaction for the customers. He also extolled the head of the department of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Mrs. Philips for modeling what is expected of every department of the Ministry. The Permanent Secretary mentioned that the ministry has taken some measures to ensure good service delivery, such as: a face lift in the appearance of the Ministry, provision of constant light, prioritizing staff welfare, payment of death benefits, among others. “We are doing all we can to ensure that staff put in their best to bring out a good customer -staff relationship”, he said. In her remarks, the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of SERVICOM, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli informed that the Customer Service week which is celebrated annually is a platform to encourage and appreciate the service providers, raise awareness on the value of customer service and also reward employees. On the theme for the year “Above and Beyond”, Akajemeli stated that to be above and beyond, one has to give excellent services that inspire loyalty and satisfaction each time people come for service. She appreciated every member of staff for a job well done in providing services, and particularly applauded the innovation and digitization of the Certificate of Occupancy (C.of.O), introduced in the Housing Ministry. In her speech, the Deputy Director overseeing the department of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Mrs. Philips-Ogoniba Ibifuro, brought to light some notable achievements of the Department since its emergence in the Housing Ministry, in March, 2024. She disclosed the provision of a work station as temporary relief to the office space challenge being faced in the Ministry, the equipment of the Ministry’s Call Centre which is yet to take-off, as well as the FMHUD Service Charter in progress, to be launched before the end of the year. Other achievements are the placement of a 55 inches Television screen at the reception of the Ministry, to disseminate information about the Ministry's Vision and Mission, as well as the Renewed Hope Homes Projects. Mrs. Philips was also delighted to inform about one of the Innovative Ideas of the Ministry from a staff, Mr. Gerald Emesonwu, the Head of Lands Information System Unit, who developed an Electronic Certificate of Occupancy (e-C.of.O), this according to her, is in compliance with the Head of Service directive for Ministries to come up with Innovative Ideas. Highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to the Honorable Minister, and the Permanent Secretary, selected Directors and staff of the Ministry as SERVICOM Ambassadors. The event also featured talks on Service Delivery, Health, as well as security tips. ...

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Oct
09
2024

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Mar
07
2024

We are Committed to Improving Staff Welfare  - Dangiwa

....Engages Tulsi Foundation Hospital to provide Free Medical Eye Test, Care for ministry's staff

 

As part of its commitment to improving  the welfare and well being of staff, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has engaged the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation Eye Hospital, Abuja to provide free eye medical tests and care for the staff of the ministry.

 

While declaring the commencement of the free eye care exercise, Minister Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, stated that, welfare of staff is paramount in order to build a healthy workforce to attain high performance. According to the minister, the eye hospital service delivery is not for profit venture rather service to humanity.

 

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, described the free eye medical test for the stsff of the ministry as a milestone in response to staff welfare, pointing out that the issue of welfare is not only limited to money, but it covers the overall wellbeing of the staff. Dr Ogunbiyi applauded Minister, Arc Ahmed  Dangiwa for bringing this free eye medical care, saying that it is the first of its kind in the ministry.

 

The coordinator of the Tulsi Chanrai Eye Hospital Foundation,  commended the minister for the gesture, ssying that he didn't hesitate in welcoming the idea after mentioning it to him.

SPEECHES


Oct
11
2024

Keynote address delivered by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Marcus O. Ogunbiyi, at the launch of Performance Management day at the Ministry’s Headquarter, Mabushi, Abuja on 10th October 2024.

 

Protocols:

 

It is with immense pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I am with you today to officially launch the weekly Performance Management System (PMS) Day in our esteemed Ministry.

 

2.       This is the beginning of a transformative journey for us as we heed the directive from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, which mandates every Thursday to be set aside for activities related to Performance Management System in the Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies and be christened “PMS Day”.

 

3.       This directive is not just a routine exercise; it is a call to action for all of us to fully embrace the vision of an efficient, effective, responsive and performance-based Federal Civil Service.

 

4.       Performance Management System is a tool for goal and target setting, appraisal and monitoring of employee performance and the delivery of institutional mandates. It provides a systematic process of planning work, setting targets, providing support to employees and measuring results.

 

5.       It also provides the framework for continuous tracking of employees’ performance in a manner that is consistent and measurable, for developing and improving their capacities to perform on their jobs and for motivating them for increased productivity.

 

6.       The institutionalization of a functional performance management system being one of the six pillars of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025, (FCSSIP25) will improve efficiency and productivity in the public service and is key to achievement of the objectives of the ongoing reform initiatives and culture re-orientation in the Public Service.

 

7.       It will also ensure appropriate linkage of key government tools towards the attainment of national development goals and entrench a merit-based system in the Public Service. As a matter of fact, institutionalizing PMS is a cornerstone for our efforts to transform the entire Nigerian Public Service as a result-based and performing institution. PMS is an essential tool that provides a guide for the MDAs’ operations as we seek to reclaim our enviable position in delivering high-quality services to the Nigerian people.

 

8.       The introduction of PMS has remained a timely project, and I have no doubt that it is exactly what the Federal Civil Service needs at this critical time to elevate our service delivery standards, enhance accountability, and build a positive culture of productivity, consequent management and continuous improvement in both personnel and institutional performance.

 

9.       Today, as we launch the PMS Day in the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, we are not just institutionalizing a PMS weekly activity in the Ministry; we are reinforcing our commitment to excellence that has been the guiding ethos of the Ministry in the achievements of its deliverables of the Presidential Priorities and the implementation of the FCSSIP25 reform initiatives.

 

10.     It is crucial to understand that the full implementation and institutionalisation of PMS is not just the responsibility of a few; it is a collective responsibility that spans all levels of our Ministry, from the most senior management cadre to the lowest-ranked officers, including security personnel and the janitorial service providers. Everyone has a vital role to play in ensuring that PMS is not just a beautiful policy on paper but a living, breathing organisational culture within the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

 

11.     To all Directorate level officers, you are the leaders and the vision bearers of your respective departments. As PMS supervisors, your roles in driving this initiative cannot be overstated. Your commitment to the institutionalization of PMS in your respective departments are what will inspire and motivate other staff and team members to follow suit. You are the ones who will set the tone for accountability and performance at the departmental levels, and I urge you to lead by example.

 

12.     I commend all the Departments and Units that have cascaded signing of performance contracts with staff. We have no place to hide. We have been a performing Ministry. We are determined and we shall continue to perform because PMS has come to stay in this Ministry. To move our sector and country forward, you and I must embrace this world-best practice and your department should not be a reason for the Ministry to lose its enviable high-ranking position as one of the leading MDAs in the implementation of Federal Government reforms and programmes.

 

13.     To our middle and junior-level officers, your dedication and hard work are the bedrock of our Ministry’s success. The PMS is designed to recognize and reward your contributions, ensuring that your efforts are aligned with our shared vision and that your professional growth is supported.

 

14.     I encourage you to see this initiative as an opportunity to showcase your talents, sharpen your skills, and play active roles in the development of our Ministry and the nation at large.

 

15.     It is normal for a very young Ministry like ours to face some challenges especially in a housing and urban development sector with a high level of expectations in creating possibilities for social infrastructure as enabler for growth. These have not in any way deterred the Ministry from exploring possibilities and innovative ways of bringing about possible solutions including partnering with our stakeholders to be able to deliver on the Ministry’s mandate as expected.

 

16.     However, with the full implementation of the PMS, we have a robust framework that allows us to measure our progress, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate our successes. It is a tool that will guide our decision-making processes and ensure that every action we take contributes to the fulfillment of our mandates in formulating and implementing the policies, programmes and projects of the Federal Government of Nigeria in the Housing and Urban Development sector.

 

17.     As we set aside every Thursday to focus and reflect on our PMS activities, let us all commit to these sessions with the seriousness they deserve. Let us use this time to evaluate our performances, identify the gaps that need addressing, and collaboratively find solutions that will drive our Ministry forward. The PMS Day is our collective space for reflection, learning, and growth.

 

18.     In conclusion, I am confident that if we fully embrace the PMS, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will set the benchmark for other Ministries to follow. Together, we can create a public service that is responsive, innovative, and committed to excellence.

 

19.     Thank you for your commitment and dedication, and I look forward to working with all of you to make this initiative a success. It is on this note that I hereby launch today and every other Thursday as the PMS Day in the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

 

20.     Thank you and God bless.

 

 

 

 


Jul
22
2024

REMARKS BY THE HON. MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA, AT THE ZOOM MEETING WITH HER EXCELLENCY, DR. SANIA A. ANSARI, CHAIRPERSON, ANSARI GROUP LTD, UAE, ON MONDAY JULY 22, 2024

Protocols:

- Your Excellency, Dr. Sania A. Ansari, Chairperson, Ansari Group

- Officials of the Ansari Group

      - Deputy Director, Middle East and Gulf Division,  Amb. Murtala Jimoh.

- The Hon. Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Alh. Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo.

- The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi

- Directors, Special Assistants, and other Ministry staff on this Zoom Meeting.

  1. First, I would like to thank Her Excellency, Dr. Sania A. Ansari, and her team for setting up this meeting. We were supposed to have held this meeting in person earlier but it could not take place but I am happy that we are here today to engage.
  2. I want to assure your Excellency, that at the Ministry we consider partnerships, bi/multilateral collaborations, and private sector engagements as key ingredients to success.
  3. This is because we need them to boost our efforts to address Nigeria’s housing and urban challenges, increase access to affordable housing across all income groups, and ensure that the sector maximally contributes to the Renewed Hope Vision of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to build a $1 trillion economy and lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.
  4. We are keen to partner with Ansari Group because of the wealth of experience, technical and financial capacity that it possesses. We are aware that you have over 25 years of experience in the global financing industry, built relationships with investors and raised billions of dollars across all sectors of the economy, including real estate.
  5. We are also aware that you have a partnership with the United Nations Habitat Settlement Programme in its bid to launch the SDG 1,000 Cities by 2030, which aims to impact 1,000 lives at an estimated cost of over $4 trillion. We want to say that this UN initiative aligns perfectly with our own goal to provide sustainable and inclusive urban development across Nigeria.
  6. As articulated in the New Urban Agenda, “Cities can be massive agents of positive change if they are well-planned, built, and governed.” They can act as catalysts for inclusion and powerhouses of equitable economic growth.
  7. However, achieving this potential often has its many challenges. Critical issues such as inadequate data, ineffective urban governance systems, limited capacities in urban planning, and insufficient funding impede the realization of sustainable urbanization.
  8. It is against this background that our Ministry is implementing the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme which His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched in February, 2024. Under this initiative, we plan to deliver a total of 50,000 housing units across Nigeria in Phase One. The Cities will have 1,000 housing units per site in one location in each of the six geo-political zones and the FCT, while the Estates will have 250 housing units per site in the remaining thirty (30) states. So far we have done groundbreaking for two Renewed Hope Cities (FCT and Kano), and Renewed Hope Estates in twelve States (Ebonyi, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Osun, Benue, Nasarawa, Oyo, Katsina, Yobe, Gombe and Sokoto) making a total of 6,612 homes.
  9. We have designed the Renewed Hope Cities as integrated living communities targeting all income brackets. They comprise one-bedroom blocks of flats, two-bedroom blocks of flats, and three-bedroom blocks of flats; two-, three-, and four-bedroom terraces; four-bedroom duplexes; and five-bedroom duplexes.
  10. On the other hand, we have conceptualized the Renewed Hope Estates to cater to low- and medium-income earners. They comprise one-, two-, and three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows. To enhance affordability and ease of offtake, we used organic designs where one bedroom can be expanded to two-bedrooms and three-bedrooms as the income of beneficiaries increases over time.
  11. I am pleased to inform you that we have incorporated sustainable design measures to ensure that the cities and estates are climate smart and environmentally friendly.
  12. The funding for these projects will come from a mix of sources, including the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s budgetary allocation, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), and Public Private Partnerships with reputable developers. We look forward to the Ansari Group coming on board as a major PPP partner.
  13. We have also made cross-subsidy a key part of our efforts to enhance affordability for low-medium income earners to foster integrated living. Under this concept, the housing units built in the Renewed Hope Cities will be sold at commercial rates while a substantial percentage will be sold at concessionary rates to low- and medium-income Nigerians.
  14. The Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme is a necessity to tackle Nigeria’s rapid population growth, meet the rising demand for housing and urban infrastructure, congestion, and strained infrastructure.
  15. It is also designed as a catalyst for economic growth. The construction and development of these new areas will generate employment opportunities, stimulate local businesses, and attract investments. The 50,000 housing units that we plan to deliver under Phase One will create 1,250,000 direct and indirect construction jobs. This is in addition to the value chain effects of purchasing, supplying building materials, and businesses around the construction sites.
  16. As you may be aware, Nigeria has a 200million population with an annual growth rate of 2.5 percent per annum. We have a huge housing deficit that requires us to build 550,000 housing units per annum over the next ten years. This requires about N5.5Trillion Annually (equivalent of about $300bn USD).
  17. The 50,000 units we plan to deliver under phase one of the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme is relatively ambitious but small when compared to the size of the problem and the quantum of resources required. That is why we are looking to PPPs and collaborations with organizations such as yours that we can leverage to bridge the gap.
  18. Also, in line with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure that all Nigerians, including those with no income, vulnerable, and underprivileged groups, have access to decent and dignified accommodation, we are working to establish a National Social Housing Fund (NSHF). We believe that access to decent shelter is not only a necessity but a human right, and that all Nigerians across all income segments deserve a decent home to live and grow.
  19. The National Social Housing Fund is very important in our plans to increase access to decent housing to Nigerians and will also appreciate your Group’s partnership towards making it a reality and creating impact. As you may be aware, Nigeria is a low-income country with weak purchasing power. In fact, 85% of Nigeria’s 43m households have less than N1.1M purchasing power per annum (equivalent of $730USD): (17.2m fall into poverty-income group; 20.2m fall into the low-income group). This large group of Nigerians lack the financial capacity to own homes based on market rates and even through existing government programmes such as the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme.
  20. Our government has realised that the only practical strategy to tackling this challenge is through a TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE and IMPACT-DRIVEN social housing system that blends budgetary allocation, PPPs, donations from charity and philantropic organizations, corporate social responsibility.
  21. We would therefore appreciate a partnership with you in this regard particularly towards accessing concessionary funding from investors, donations, grants from charity organizations and philantrophic bodies.
  22. Another equally important area of interest to our country and the Ministry is encouraging the local manufacture of building materials. We plan to establish one building materials manufacturing hubs in each of the six (6) geopolitical zones of the country. We envision the Manufacturing hubs to have proper infrastructure including access to uninterrupted power, linkage roads, housing etc. This is still in line with our goal to lower the cost of housing construction, enhance access to homeownership, create local jobs and boost economic development.
  23. We are currently exploring potential partners and investors that we can work with to set the Building Manufacturing Hubs and would also like your support in this regard.
  24. I have taken time to go through these key initiatives to establish clarity on the key areas of need for a possible collaboration and partnership between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ansari Group. As a government, we are clear on what we want to do and are making efforts.
  25. As an international global firm, we would like to partner with the Ansari Group in the areas of technical capacity building, raising concessionary financing for the expansion of our Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, implementation our National Social Housing Fund and establishment of Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across the country.
  26. Once again, I would like to thank Her Excellency, Dr. Sania A. Ansari for setting up this meeting.
  27. I really hope that at the end of the deliberations in this meeting we shall come up with an actionable document that helps us to achieve our goals of building affordable, sustainable and environmentally friendly cities and communities as well as tackling systemic challenges that have worked against housing development in our dear country, Nigeria.
  28. Thank you.

 

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