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.   ...

Dangiwa Backs AHCN’s Ambitious Plan for Nationwide Affordable Housing   The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to working closely with the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria (AHCN) to deliver affordable homes to millions of Nigerians.    He described AHCN as a “critical partner” in driving nationwide housing delivery and pledged support for its landmark initiatives, including a proposed one million housing unit project across the country.   Receiving the newly elected AHCN leadership during a courtesy visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, Dangiwa lauded the Association’s nearly six decades of contribution to public housing development.    He said its role as a coordinating platform for state housing corporations was central to achieving the ambitious goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for housing and urban development.   “Since its formation in 1964, AHCN has been a cornerstone of public housing delivery in Nigeria,” the Minister said.    “Today, we are pursuing the most ambitious housing programme in recent history, aimed at providing safe, decent, and affordable homes for millions of Nigerians. Our partnership with AHCN is key to unlocking serviced land, facilitating approvals, and ensuring that housing projects reach Nigerians in every state.”   Dangiwa welcomed AHCN’s plans to leverage Nigeria-China Bilateral Trade funding to deliver one million homes nationwide, describing the initiative as “bold, transformative, and perfectly aligned with President Tinubu’s vision for mass housing delivery.”   He also called for institutional renewal within AHCN, urging the leadership to embrace internal reforms, professionalism, and transparency to strengthen its effectiveness and credibility.    “To truly lead the charge in public housing development, AHCN must set a high bar for integrity, adopt modern governance structures, and operate with full transparency to build confidence among Nigerians, investors, and development partners,” he stated.   The Minister outlined three priority actions for AHCN: •    Reinforcing alignment among state housing corporations to eliminate fragmentation, improve efficiency, and ensure better coordination nationwide. •    Strengthening research and policy advocacy to provide reliable data and actionable proposals that will drive housing reforms at both state and federal levels. •    Deepening partnerships with the private sector and development finance institutions to create bankable housing ventures capable of attracting large-scale investment.   Dangiwa further requested AHCN’s strong involvement in the upcoming State-by-State Renewed Hope Homeownership and Housing Development Campaign, which he described as “a practical, high-impact initiative that will take federal housing reforms to the grassroots, empower citizens with the knowledge and access to financing they need, and ensure that national programmes translate into real homeownership opportunities in every state.”   In his remarks, AHCN President and Chairman of Council, Esv. Eno I. Obongha, commended the Honourable Minister for his tireless efforts to reform the housing sector.    He expressed the Association’s readiness to partner with the Ministry on the Renewed Hope Social Housing Estates Programme, aimed at delivering 100 housing units in each of Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas, and formally introduced Rev. Dr. Ugochukwu Chime as the newly elected Chairman of AHCN’s Board of Trustees.   Rev. Dr. Chime praised Arc. Dangiwa’s transformative leadership of the housing sector, stating that the Minister’s bold reforms and nationwide initiatives have “set Nigeria on a new path towards accessible, affordable, and sustainable housing for all.”    He pledged his full support in ensuring that AHCN serves as a key partner to the Minister in actualising the Renewed Hope Agenda for housing.   As part of the visit, Arc. Dangiwa was decorated as the Grand Patron of AHCN, a recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing Nigeria’s housing development agenda.   The Honourable Minister congratulated the new leadership team and expressed optimism that this renewed partnership-anchored on reforms, professionalism, and a shared vision - would “unlock the full potential of state housing corporations and accelerate the drive towards delivering decent, affordable housing for all Nigerians.” ...