Dangiwa Reaffirms FG's Commitment to Providing Affordable Housing    * Calls on Cooperative Societies to organize and participate in the renewed hope housing programme. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reaffirmed the Federal government's commitment to providing affordable and dignified housing to Nigerians.     The Minister spoke when he received the President of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Cooperative Society, Abdullahi Yusuf and members of his team on a courtesy visit to his office.    He mentioned that the Renewed Hope Housing Programme of the present administration was ambitious and a people oriented one to cater for all categories of income earners.    " The three core components of the programme; Renewed Hope Cities funded by PPP in six locations is for the high income earners, the Renewed Hope Estate, targeted in 30 states of the federation is for the medium and low income earners, while the third component Renewed Hope Social Housing, which is in the planning phase, is for the low to zero income earners, the vulnerable and displaced persons" he explained.   Dangiwa also stated that, the Ministry is working with state governments to provide land for the houses to be built in the States for the benefit of the citizens of the state, adding that developers and financial institutions such as Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, and Family Homes Fund, will provide access to delivery.   He told the Cooperative team that they, as well as other Cooperative Societies, have a unique opportunity to be at the fore front of the housing programmes, highlighting that the federal mortgage loans is available with single-digit interest rates over 30 years to support members.    He informed of other options, aside the interest loan single rates, such as ethical mortgage, Rent to Own and the cooperative housing development loans, designed for building bulk housing projects, for the members of the Cooperative society.   Accordingly, he encouraged the Cooperative Society to acquire land and partner with developers, informing of the readiness of the FMBN to provide funding, so long as the cooperatives can profile their members to ensure they can afford the houses.   He gave the assurance that the managing director of the FMBN would provide technical support to the cooperative throughout the housing development process.   Arc. Dangiwa also emphasized on the importance of due diligence in the Cooperative’s dealings with developers and land agents to avoid fraudulent activities; “before your acquire any land, make sure that the land is secured, certificated and not under any encumbrance”, he advised.   Responding on the Brains and Hammers bungalow city, the Minister assured that the FMBN and developers were working together to provide amicable solutions for any issue that may arise.   Dangiwa further called on all cooperative societies across Nigeria to organize themselves and participate in the renewed hope housing program.   “This is the time to mobilize your members, secure land, identify needs and approach FMBN or the Ministry for support, as long as you are an NHF contributor, then you are entitled to any support from the FMBN mortgage”, he added.   Speaking earlier, the President of the NHIA Cooperative, Abdullahi Yusuf, expressed appreciation to the Hon Minister for his role in facilitating members’ access to housing under the Rent-to-Own Product of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).   He explained that the Cooperative previous financial commitments with a private developer to address the housing needs of its members unfortunately failed, as the Society neither received land nor a full refund of the funds committed.   Yusuf stated that NHIA under his leadership is determed to avoid further losses, hence decided to write to the Minister seeking to benefit on the Rent-to-Own product of the FMBN and hoping that it would enable members to realise their dream of homeownership.   "When I heard about Rent -to- Own Product being initiated by you, I knew this is a way to go. This one I know I am dealing with Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria," he stated.   He informed the Minister that thirty-six out of about one hundred staff members screened have been allocated houses, and received clearance to proceed to take ownership at the Brains and Hammers Bungalow City, Kubwa. Abuja.    He also disclosed that their Cooperative Society has proposed an arrangement for bulk payment from source rather than individual monthly deductions as required under the Rent-to-Own scheme, noting that it would reduce the financial burden on members.   “What you have done for us, we will never forget. Honestly, I wrote the letter reluctantly, unsure it would even reach the Minister. But when I visited FMBN, I was informed that the Minister had already written twice on the matter, and that a committee headed by an Executive Director had been constituted to address it,” he further appreciated.   ...

Dangiwa Showcases Impact Of Renewed Hope Housing Programme In Northern Nigeria    * Over 152,000 Jobs Created * 6112 Homes under construction  * Over 150 Slums Upgraded   The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has unveiled far-reaching achievements of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme across Northern Nigeria, highlighting how the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is using housing as a transformative tool to rebuild communities, create jobs, and restore dignity.   Speaking at a two-day interactive session organized by the Sir. Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation at Arewa House, Kaduna, Dangiwa declared that the Ministry’s interventions are not just about physical infrastructure, but about economic empowerment and social renewal.   “We are not just building houses; we are rebuilding lives, restoring dignity, and laying the foundation for a more secure and prosperous North,” he stated.   In achieving the landmark of Housing Projects Across the Region under the Renewed Hope Housing, the Ministry deployed a three-tier strategy that is already reshaping Northern Nigeria’s housing landscape.   Dangiwa listed the Renewed Hope City Projects totaling 4,612 Units, with Karsana, FCT having 3,112 housing units, and 1,500 units Renewed Hope City, and 500 unit Estate in Kano.   Accordingly, he mentioned that the Renewed Hope Estate Projects have 250 units each delivered in Katsina, Gombe, Yobe, Sokoto, Benue, and Nasarawa, totatlling 1,500 units.   All the sites, he added were integrated with road networks, water infrastructure, solar lighting, and basic social amenities.   "The planned Renewed Hope Social Housing Estates is a part of a national effort to deliver 100 affordable homes in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas", he stated.   He explained that, through these housing projects, the Ministry has generated over 152,000 direct and indirect jobs, empowering thousands of Northern youth and artisans. Many now earn up to ₦150,000 monthly, contributing to local economic activity and household stability.   The Ministry is also investing in Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs across all regions to promote local content, reduce building costs, and create additional industrial jobs.   On the Post-Conflict Resettlement Initiative, Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC), Dangiwa highlighted that the RSPIC is a major humanitarian component of the housing programme.    The initiative he said aims to build 252 new homes across seven Northern states of Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Benue, and Sokoto, to rehabilitate families displaced by banditry and terrorism.   The pilot project in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, is already underway, providing safe, decent housing for victims of the December 2023 accidental military airstrike.   “This is housing as healing, helping families affected by conflict reclaim stability and hope,” the Minister noted.   On Urban Renewal and Infrastructure Development, he stated that through the National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrade Programme, the Ministry has completed over 150 projects and has more than 100 ongoing across Northern communities.   The major intervention sites under the programme include; Tudun Wada (Sokoto), Yankaba (Kano), and Tunga (Niger).   Under the Special Projects Unit, the Ministry has delivered across the nation; •    71 new classrooms •    15 primary health centres •    58 boreholes •    63 rural access roads   With over ₦61 Billion invested, these projects have created more than 10,700 jobs and improved the quality of life in vulnerable communities.   Dangiwa also affirmed that the Ministry is scaling up efforts to deepen the reach of the programme in the region, including; New Renewed Hope Cities and Estates in additional Northern states; full implementation of the 774-LGA Social Housing rollout, and expansion of single-digit mortgage and rent-to-own financing.   Other plan also include launch of Building Material Hubs to enhance affordability and self-reliance.   “This is more than infrastructure. It’s a renewal of trust in government, a practical demonstration that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering real change,” he concluded.   ...

WASCA Confers Fellowship on Housing Ministry's Director of Press, Badamasi Haiba   The West African Society for Communication and Administration (WASCA) has conferred the prestigious Award of Fellow on Badamasi Salisu Haiba, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to socio-economic development and his consistent demonstration of professionalism in the field of media and public communication.   The honour was bestowed during a formal induction ceremony organized by the board of WASCA, a respected sub-regional body committed to promoting global best practices in communication, management, and administration.    The Society plays a key role in fostering a socially and economically vibrant environment across West Africa and beyond.   Presenting the award, Mr. Simeon Charles, Fsca, Executive Secretary of WASCA, praised Mr. Haiba’s professional excellence and encouraged other inducted Fellows to take strategic actions that would reposition and promote the Nigerian economy within the subregion and globally.   "The responsibility now rests on communication professionals like you to reshape narratives, influence positive change, and drive socio-economic transformation through effective communication and strategic administration," Charles stated.   The fellowship award is one of WASCA’s highest honours, reserved for professionals who have demonstrated excellence in practice and contributed meaningfully to both the public and private sectors in West Africa.   For Mr. Haiba, the honour is both a validation and a new responsibility - to keep using the power of the pen and the reach of the media to shape a better society.   ...