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Jan
21
2026

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Housing Minister Dangiwa Visits, Condoles  Emir of Ilorin Over Loss of Chief Imam 

 

Ilorin, Kwara State - Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, led a high-level delegation of the ministry on a courtesy and condolence visit to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 in Ilorin, Kwara State. 

 

The ministry's delegation comprises of Minister of State, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, and directors of the ministry.

 

The Housing Ministry is holding its annual National Council of Housing, Lands, and Urban Development meeting in Ilorin, Kwara state capital.

 

Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa informed the Emir that the visit served a dual purpose: to notify Him about the meeting and to offer condolences to the Ilorin emirate and the entire Kwara State populace on the passing of the late Chief Imam, Mohammad Bashir. 

 

He expressed the ministry's sorrow over the loss and prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Chief Imam.

Earlier Introducing the delegation, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, an indigine of the state informed the Emir that the visit was to seek the His blessings and inform him about the event, which has brought together stakeholders from across the country to discuss key issues in the housing and urban development sector.

 

The Director, Special Projects of the ministry Tunde Ajayi, thanked the Emir for his support and prayed for the success of the event, stating that Ilorin was chosen to host the event due to its strategic importance, and noting that the city is a key hub for housing and urban development in the region.

 

The delegation appreciated the warm hospitality and royal reception from the Ilorin Emirate, with Mr Ajayi expressing gratitude on behalf of the minister and the entire delegation. 

 

The visit underscored the importance of collaboration between government agencies and traditional institutions in driving development in Nigeria.

 

The National Council of Housing, Land, and Urban Development meeting is expected to feature several discussions and deliberations on key issues in the sector, with a view to charting a way forward for sustainable urban development in Nigeria.

Oct
22
2025

FG  To Train, Provide Job Opportunities for Nigerian Youths  - Minister Ata  The Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development Development, Rt Hon.Yusuf Abdullahi Ata has said that the Federal Government is willing to train and provide job opportunities for the Nigerian youths by promoting the  National Artisans Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP)  The Minister stated this, when he received a delegation from the University of Uyo Centre for Skills Acquisition and Rural Development led by its Director, Ambassador Ernest Essien Ata told the delegation that the Ministry is willing to partner with the Centre to train and equip Nigerians with skills and resources to bridge the Labour gap in country. "We are going to continue to interact with you so that we work on areas of common grounds.  " The Ministry will assist you as we factor your needs into our 2026 budget so that we can provide all the necessary assistance and support to carry out this project " he said  He he also commended the Center for their comprehensive skills development and acquisition programmes which he said was in alignment with the Ministry 's NASAP programme, aimed at bridging skilled persons in the labour market. In his remarks , the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore said the Centre's youth skills and development programmes aligns with the Ministry's NASAP's initiative in facilitating and achieving the mandate of providing mass and affordable housing and infrastructural development, stressing that both parties will find a common ground to work together.  Earlier, the Director of the Center, who led the delegation, Amb Ernest Essien told the Minister that their visit was to seek partnership with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on skill acquisition and job creation in the Nigeria and in particular Akwa-Ibom state.  He Commended the Federal Government and the Ministry for boosting job creation by training of Nigerians from all walks of life on various skills and support to compete in the labour market.  The Director noted that the Ministry's mandate was to provide mass housing to citizens and build infrastructure across the country, a feat he reckons will require huge skilled manpower to carry out this task. "The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is focusing on housing and infrastructural expansion and needs skilled and reliable workforce towards its national projects and that is where we are coming in.  "We are proposing to come in to create that skilled workforce through tertiary artisan students. This is to ensure that graduates are certified and ready to contribute to the Ministry's goal "  He further added, " we appreciate and commend the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for initiating to train and digitally certify and integrate ten thousand  construction artisans annually with job over a three-year period" ...

Oct
19
2025

Dangiwa Receives Railway Workers  Union, Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Housing Needs    Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has played host to the leadership of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Workers Union on a courtesy visit to his office penultimate weekend   The Minister,  in his remarks, reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to providing affordable housing for Nigerian workers, including staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).   Arc. Dangiwa, who warmly welcomed the union leaders, commended them for their visit and for prioritizing the welfare of their members through advocacy for home ownership.   He noted that under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ministry is determined to ensure that every committed Nigerian worker has access to decent and affordable housing before retirement.   "Our goal is to make home ownership a reality for all categories of workers, including those in the Nigerian Railway Corporation. No worker should retire without a roof over their head,”  the minister said.   The minister further directed the leadership of the union to compile and submit a comprehensive list of it's members of staff interested in the housing opportunities under any of the ministry’s housing programme for proper consideration.   Accordingly,  Dangiwa assured the union leadership that the ministry would explore viable frameworks to integrate their members into the existing and upcoming social housing schemes.   Earlier, the Chairman of the NRC Workers Union, Comrade Kazeem Yusuf, had informed the minister that the purpose of the visit was to seek collaboration with the ministry in securing housing allocations for railway workers in Abuja and other major cities   ...

Oct
17
2025

Belgore Flags Off Personnel Audit, Skills Gap Analysis (PASGA) Project    * says lack of professionals makes projects supervision cumbersome for the Ministry    The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, has flagged off the Personnel Audit and Skills Gap Analysis (PAGSA) Project for the Ministry, Thursday,  October 16th, 2025.   PASGA is an important part of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25), being anchored by the Office of Head of Civil Service of the Federation.   It is a verification exercise that is aimed at verifying and updating personnel records, identifying skills and capacity gaps, as well as supporting workforce planning and reforms, of all civil servants of the federation.   Making his remarks, the Permanent Secretary highlighted the primary mandate of the ministry in providing affordable housing for Nigerians, acknowledging the hard work put into achieving the mandate by the staff of the ministry.   He informed that the Ministry was grossly understaffed, having lost over 1,600 staff members due to retirement in the last year and a half, and this he said has led to missing skills and gaps opening up at Ministry including states field offices.   Belgore further explained that lack of professionals on the ground makes projects supervision cumbersome for the ministry, saying that the Ministry often deploys officers from the headquarters for site inspections across the states.   " The Ministry is interested to partner with the Georgid Consultants to ensure strengthening the identified gaps and build capacity for the Ministry" he stated.   Dr. Belgore charged the team of consultants to be very detailed in the conduct of the verification exercise, he said “get exactly what our strengths are across the headquarters and all our offices and we will be very interested to have you present some of your findings to us”, he said.   He noted that the exercise was a very important part of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP 25), in the sense that it is about capacity and building human resources for the next generation.   Accordingly, he mandated every staff of the Ministry to coorporate fully with the team of consultants for the exercise, adding that the team will also be inspected to ensure that they achieve the mandate of the ministry.    Belgore pledged full support of the Ministry to the Consultant to deliver the assignment.   Earlier, the CEO of the Georgid Consulting, Isaac Idontenyi noted that it was essential to carry out an effective and efficient verification exercise as the initiative aims to reposition and transform the Federal Civil Service for national transformation and growth.   While stating that the physical verification process will begin on Monday, with a designated venue and collaborative efforts of directors of the Ministry, he outlined the broad scope of the exercise which includes data collection, performance management, leadership and succession planning, training, recruitment, and placement.   He also explained that the verification process will use a technology tool to capture information, ensuring data integrity and coverage across the country.   In his welcome address, the acting Director Human Resource Management, Ayodele Ademola, noted that the exercise marks a significant step in the collective effort to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance efficiency, and align the Ministry’s human resources with its renewed mandate under the present administration.   He said the initiative underscores the commitment of the Head of Service to accountability, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.    “It will also ensure that our human capital remains a strategic driver of the Ministry's vision for sustainable housing and urban development across Nigeria”, he stated.   ...

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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.

 

Feb
23
2024

Housing Ministry Inaugurates Delivery Task Team on Presidential Priorities, Deliverables

 

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Marcus Ogunbiyi, PhD has inaugurated a delivery task team on the Presidential Priorities and Ministry's Deliverables.

 

The task team is a 25-man team drawn from the Ministry’s Headquarters, alongside some Agencies of the Ministry.

 

In his address, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi expressed optimism that the inauguration of the task teams would mark a turn around for Ministry’s activities in the sense that all departments would be responsive, having the knowledge that all activities would be monitored and reported in order to reflect the Presidential mandate of outstanding performance. 

 

He emphasized on the importance of the task team, urging the team to know their roles and responsibilities as well as take their duties very seriously in order to execute their tasks excellently.

 

Dr. Ogunbiyi informed the team that there would be quarterly reporting and assessment on the Ministerial and Presidential deliverables, and as such, an awareness seminar would be organized for the task team where more details of their tasks would be unveiled.

 

“We must be able to monitor and guide all the activities to know where we are at a given time”, he stated.

 

The Permanent Secretary also stressed the importance of generating accurate data by the task team, adding that there was need for efficient and effective method of collecting and managing data such that would capture every task the team would embark on.

 

In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister on Administration, Adamu Ladan, noted that it was an honour and a milestone in the Ministry to inaugurate the task team because the present administration has taken the initiative which is a very fundamental one to the deliverable of its mandate.

 

He advised the task team to consider themselves very critical and key to the implementation of the Ministry’s mandate and so should take every task very importantly.

 

Referring to a law by the Central Coordinating Unit (CCU), Ladan advised that every data provided would be accounted for, stressing that every tiny detail in the implementation of the ministry’s deliverables must be captured so that the data being supplied will be cogent.

 

“We shouldn’t be found wanting in any aspect of our deliverable, so I urge us to pay attention to the tasks assigned to us and carry it out responsibly”, he stated.

 

Speaking on behalf of the task team, Director Planning Research and Statistics of the Ministry, Mohammed Bala Saulawa, appreciated the Permanent Secretary and the Honourable Minister for his support, encouragement as well as the responsibility given to them.

 

Saulawa assured the Permanent of their commitment to always come up with accurate and reliable data that would make the Ministry as a whole, proud.

 

He also disclosed that the department was working seriously to meet up with the timeline set by the CCU and as a result, issued a circular to all departments to submit their performance and achievements in order for a presentation to be made to the Honourable Minister and the Permanent Secretary before any action by the CCU.

 

He further appreciated the Permanent Secretary for approving a workshop for the task team officers and also pledged on behalf of the team to deliver their responsibilities effectively.

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Feb
19
2025

WELCOME REMARKS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AT THE YEAR 2025 SECTOR RETREAT, HELD ON 19th FEBRUARY 2025 IN RADDISSON BLU HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS.

 

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Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development

Chairman, House Committee on Housing and Habitat

Chairman, House Committee on Urban and Regional Development,

Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development,

Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development,

Distinguished Chief Executives of Agencies under the Ministry,

The Media and members of the Press,

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

 

It is my honour and privilege to welcome you all to this important Sector Retreat organized by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. This gathering brings together key Stakeholders in the Housing and Urban Development Sector to deliberate, strategize and set a clear path for the sustainable growth and transformation of our sector in alignment with National priorities.

 

There is a general consensus that the Housing and Urban Development sector is critical to National development.  The sector provides shelter, fosters economic growth, and it can significantly improve the quality of life for our citizens.  As such, the importance of proper planning, strategic collaboration and efficient implementation cannot be overstated.

 

This Retreat is a significant occasion for us at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development because it presents a unique opportunity for us to share our achievements, assess where we stand, identify challenges, outline our future plans for the Sector and collectively develop actionable strategies that will drive meaningful progress for the benefit of Nigerians, in line with the Renewed hope Agenda of Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

 

A major highlight of this Retreat will be the signing of Performance Contracts between the Honourable Minister and the Chief Executive Officers of our Agencies. This signifies a strong commitment to accountability, efficiency and results-driven governance in line with the Performance Management System (PMS) policy and guidelines of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). These agreements will set measurable targets for delivering housing solutions, enhancing urban development policies and ensuring sustainable infrastructure across the country.

 

Furthermore, during the course of this Retreat, we will engage in discussions on partnership opportunities, innovative financing options, as well as policy reforms, with emphasis on the reports of the Four  (4) Reform Task Teams constituted by the Honourable Minister in 2024.  I urge all Participants to actively contribute their insights, expertise and experiences, as your collective input is extremely valuable to shaping the future of the housing sector in Nigeria.

 

On behalf of the Ministry, I sincerely appreciate the Honourable Minister and Honourable Minister of State for their visionary leadership and commitment to driving positive change in the sector.  I also extend my gratitude to our esteemed Stakeholders for their continued support and collaboration.  Together, we can build a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient Housing and Urban Development sector that meets the needs of our growing population.

 

Once again, I warmly welcome you all and wish us a fruitful and productive retreat.

 

Thank you and God Bless.

 

Feb
18
2025

ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR (FINANCE & ACCOUNTS), BARR. OKORO OSONDU PETER ON THE OCCATION OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE IPSAS IMPLIMANTATION COMMITTEE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HELD ON FRIDAY, 14TH FEBUARY 2025 AT THE DFA’S OFFICE, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MABUSHI-ABUJA.

 

 It is my pleasure to welcome you as member of this important committee and to congratulate you for being found worthy to serve in this capacity. Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing transparency, accountability and effective financial reporting.

 

2. Your committee is expected to implement all the operational guidelines issued by the office of the Accountant -General of the Federation vide Treasury Circular Ref.No TRY/A5 & B5/2014 OAGF/CAD/POL./C.0301/VOL.1 dated 23rd October ,2014 captioned “steps to successful Implementation of International Public sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Accrual Basis in Nigeria by 2016” that will ensure the successful implementation of IPSAS by the ministry especially on the Identification,  measurement and Disclosure in our books of account and financial statement, all Non-current Assets of the Ministry including Legacy Assets (Property, Plant and Equipment) acquired prior to commencement of IPSAS Accrual effective 1st January 2016.Moreso, with the recent pronouncement by the Accountant-General of the Federation of the intention to sanction MDA,s that fail to upload their Legacy Assets to the GIFMIS platform on or before 31st December,2024 so as to reduce drastically the negative Net Assets of about 33 Trillion Naira which is not good for the Financial Position of the country.

 

3. I therefore charge you to work collaboratively, leveraging your collective expertise to overcome any obstacles and achieve the committee’s goals. I also want to assure you of my resolve to provide necessary support towards a seamless discharge of your duty.

 

4.  Again I congratulate you on your nomination to serve the nation in this capacity. I wish you God’s guidance.

 

5.  It is therefore my honour and privilege to inaugurate the IPSAS Implementation committee of the Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Development.

 

 Thank you all!         

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19
2026

DAY ONE AT THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOLDING AT THE ILORIN INNOVATION HUB, KWARA STATE ON THE 19TH JANUARY,2026HOUS

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Jan
21
2026

CROSS SECTION OF PARTICIPANTS AT THE MEETING OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARIES DURING THE MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DR SHUAIB BELGORE, HOLDING IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, WEDNESDAY, 21ST JANUARY, 2026.

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