Jun

03

2023

HIS EXCELLENCY ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa is a highly accomplished administrator with a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years in administration, real estate, mortgage financing, and housing development. His expertise covers both the private and public sectors, as well as academia.

Prior to his appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Arc. Dangiwa was the Secretary to the State Government of Katsina.
Before then, Arc. Dangiwa served as the MD/CEO of FMBN (Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria), where he spearheaded transformative reforms that revitalized the institution. Under his leadership, the bank experienced an unprecedented increase in affordable, single digit mortgage loan disbursement by over N175 billion within a five-year period helping thousands of Nigerians to own their homes. Additionally, he oversaw the unmatched development of over 13,500 affordable housing units. His stellar performance increased affordable housing stock, increased transparency in the operations of the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme and fostered stakeholder confidence in the bank's operations. 

Before his remarkable work at FMBN, Arc. Dangiwa was the Managing Partner at AM Design Consults, a renowned architectural and real estate development consultancy firm. He was also the Managing Partner of Jarlo International Nig. Ltd, a Construction Company, where he successfully delivered numerous notable real estate projects across the country.

Arc. Dangiwa commenced his professional career at TRIAD Associates, a reputable architectural firm based in Kaduna. His exceptional work ethic, dedication, and resourcefulness led to rapid promotions. He moved from Pupil Architect to Principal Architect, Senior Architect, and eventually Associate Partner within a short span of time.

Furthermore, Arc. Dangiwa worked at Sahel Mortgage Finance Bank Limited, progressing from a Property Manager to leading the Credit Control Unit and ultimately becoming the Manager of the Mortgage Banking Division.

In 1988, Arc. Dangiwa also contributed his expertise as a Consulting Architect at Katsina State Polytechnic. He is a distinguished Fellow of several esteemed professional organizations, including the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN), Institute of Corporate Executives of Nigeria (FICEN), Institute of Credit Administration (ICA), Institute of Strategic Customer Service & Trade Management (ICSTM), and Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management of Nigeria (CILRM). Additionally, he holds an Associate Membership with the American Institute of Architects (AAIA).

Arc. Dangiwa holds an MSc. (Arc) and an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in addition to a bachelor's Honors degree in Architecture from the same institution. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Wharton University Pennsylvania.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Arc. Dangiwa enjoys traveling, engaging in intellectual pursuits, and photography. He is happily married and blessed with children.

Jun

02

2023

HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
On October 23, 2024, President Bola Tinubu appointed Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, a position he assumed after being appointed as the federal Commissioner of Public Complaints Commission, Kano office, less than two weeks prior.

Ata's key contributions include developing affordable housing projects in Kano, community planning, and infrastructure development. He has also promoted urban renewal initiatives in Kano.

Before venturing into politics, Ata gained valuable experience in urban planning, housing, and education. He worked as a Principal Planning Officer at the Kano Housing Corporation (1994-1997) and as a State Inspector of Business at the Kano Educational Resource Centre (1992-1994).

Throughout his career, Ata has served in various capacities, including as Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly (2017-2018), Majority Leader (2015-2017), and Member of the Kano State House of Assembly (1999-2003, 2011-2019). He was also Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor (2003-2007).

Ata's education has given him a unique understanding of the economic factors influencing housing and urban development. 

He earned his MSc in Development Studies from Bayero University, Kano (BUK) between 2000 and 2002, and his BSc in Economics from the same institution between 1980 and 1984. He also holds a WAEC Certificate from Kano Community Commercial College (1975-1980) and a Primary School Certificate from Fagge Primary School, Kano (1969-1975).

Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata was born on June 22, 1962, in Fagge town, Kano State. Growing up in a community where development was crucial, he gained a deep understanding of good governance and community planning from an early age.

Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata is married, blessed with children, and grandchildren.

May

29

2023

Dr. Marcus Olaniyi OGUNBIYI (PERMANENT SECRETARY)

PERMANENT SECRETARY FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Marcus Olaniyi OGUNBIYI, a seasoned and registered Agricultural Engineer started his career in the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria in 1993 as Agricultural Engineer I. He was deployed to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) and worked extensively on the development and construction of on-farm crop storage and processing structures for grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and fish products between 1993 and 2008 and rose to the position of Chief Agricultural Engineer. Between 2008 and 2011, he worked in the Agro Processing and Marketing Department of National Food Reserve Agency, NFRA, and later in the Agribusiness and Market Development Department of the Ministry where he rose and attained the position of Director, Engineering in January 2018.

Dr. Ogunbiyi studied Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in 1988. He also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Agricultural Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria in 1992; Master of Agriculture (M.Agric) degree in Agro Bioresources Sciences and Technology from the University of Tsukuba, Japan in 2011 and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Crop Storage and Processing from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria in 2019.

Dr. Ogunbiyi attended several courses in agriculture and agricultural development among which Sustainable Rural Development Internship programme at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand in 2011; short course on Lost Harvest and wasted Food at Wageningen University and Research (WUR), The Netherlands in 2018 and India-Africa Forum Summit III on Processing Machineries, Product Diversification and Entrepreneurship Development in Yuber Crops at ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram, India 2018. 

Dr. Ogunbiyi has successfully worked in various capacities and undertook many assignments in the course of his career at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. He played very active roles in the successful executuion of the FGN/UNDP Project NIR/92/014 “Strengthen Post Harvest Food Loss Prevention” implemented by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) from 1993-1996. He was the Focal Officer for the Establishment of 10 Nos. 30,000 tonnes capacity Integrated Large Scales Rice Processing Plants being executed by FMARD. Dr Ogunbiyi was also a Task force Member, ECOWAS Regional Offensive for Sustained Revitalization of Rice Production in West Africa, 2013-2015. He was also until his appointment as Permanent Secretary, the Country Focal Person, Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI). He is a Fellow Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers (FNIAE), Fellow Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) and he is registered with the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)