


Dangiwa Warns Developers of Renewed Hope Housing Projects to Maintain High Construction Standards, Deliver Quality Work • Threatens demolition of substandard work, revocation of contracts. Housing and Urban Development Minister Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has issued a strong warning to all developers of Renewed Hope Housing Estates and Cities across the thirteen locations nationwide to maintain high construction standards and deliver quality work and says " we will not tolerate any substandard work found on any Renewed Hope Project Site anywhere in the country”. Dangiwa emphasised that construction must be based on contractual terms to ensure durability, stating that he will not hesitate to revoke contract of any substandard work. “Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President, we are very committed to ensuring that the houses that we build and the infrastructure is of good quality. To all the developers and contractors on our Renewed Hope Housing Projects, I want them to know that we will not tolerate poor quality work from any developer or contractor. If we identify any substandard work at any of the project sites, we will first demolish the structure and the Contractor will have to rebuild as per standard or we revoke the contract entirely”, he warned. The Minister spoke, friday when he led the Ministry’s officials including the Minister of State, Rt Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, the Permanent, Dr Shuaib Belgore and some Directors of the ministry on the inspection of the ongoing construction work of the 1,500 and 500 Housing Housing Unit Renewed Hope Housing City in Kano State which are being built via Public Private Partnership and Budgetary provision respectively. “We are impressed with the pace of work at the 1,500 Housing Unit Renewed Hope City that we are building here in Kano through a Public Private Private Partnership (PPP) with a consortium of developers led by Continental Civil Engineering. I commend them for the speed and the workforce they have mobilised. For the 500-Housing Unit Renewed Hope City which we are funding under the 2023 Supplementary budget, the project is not moving at the pace that we expect and we want the developers to step things up so we can complete and commission”, he noted. On the timeline, he said “ We also want the developers to adhere to the timeline and finish within two to three months Accordingly, he stated that the ministry of housing and urban development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, is very particular about giving Nigerians value for money, hence the government will not compromise on standard. He also explained the economic impact of housing constructions, including job creation for masons, labourers , artisans, food vendors, blocks and other building materials suplliers, saying that the value chain effect of construction work is significant and creates a positive economic impact. " We are making serious progress in our bid to actualize the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for housing and urban development. Our plan is to build seven Renewed Hope Cities, one in each geo- political zone and FCT. We currently ongoing construction for 2,000 units in Kano, 3,112 units in FCT and 2,000 in Lagos while other locations are scheduled to come on stream. We also have construction ongoing simultaneously at twelve (12) for Renewed Hope Estates 250 housing units each two per geo-political zone " Dangiwa stated. The Minister also directed Federal Controllers and assigned Ministry monitoring personnel to ensure close supervision of work and escalation of all quality infringements for action to be taken while also warning them not to compromise their offices.
Housing Ministry To Facilitate Reconstitution of SURCON - Belgore The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, has given assurance that the Ministry would facilitate the reconstitution of the Surveyors Registration Council of Nigeria (SURCON) to enable it to function optimally. Dr. Belgore gave the assurance when a delegation from SURCON paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He stated that the ministry would write to the Presidency, highlighting the significance of the Council in the practice of surveying and its impact on the career advancement of members in the civil service and to request for the reconstitution of the SURCON, assuring appropriate follow-up to secure the necessary consideration. "Without the Council in place, crucial processes such as promotions within the profession will be halted," Belgore noted The Ninth Council of SURCON was dissolved in June 2023 along with other federal boards and councils. Established by Decree 44 of 1989 (now Cap S.18 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), SURCON is responsible for the registration and regulation of surveyors in Nigeria. The 59-member Council determines professional standards, sets registration requirements, and periodically reviews the standards to ensure best practices in the profession. On the issue of funding, Dr. Belgore advised SURCON to explore grant opportunities through the Ministry, recommending that the Council submit a formal request outlining its financial challenges and justifications for government intervention. Similarly, he encouraged SURCON to be proactive in seeking financial support from stakeholders to enhance its self-sufficiency. Earlier, the Registrar of SURCON, Surv. Kunle Olugbemiro, stated that the aimed of the visit was to appeal for the intervention of the ministry for the reconstitution of the council and secure financial support. He noted that while SURCON previously received funding through the Federal Government’s Appropriation Act and internally generated revenue (IGR), federal funding was withdrawn in December 2023, severely impacting the Council’s regulatory functions, including the monitoring of surveying practices. Olugbemiro outlined SURCON’s main IGR sources, including practice fees, registration fees, enlistment fees, sale of publications, and accreditation visitation fees. On his part, the President of Surveyors Council of Nigeria and Surveyor General of the Federation, Surv. Abdulganiyu Adebomehin, while emphasizing the urgency of reconstituting the council, highlighted that meetings and examinations cannot be conducted without a properly constituted Council. He appealed for the Ministry to urgently interven and also advocated for financial support to enable the Council to pay gratuities to its retiring officers. The meeting concluded with the presentation of a formal brief on SURCON to the Permanent Secretary. ...
FG Committed to Solving Housing Needs of Nigerians - Belgore The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore has restated the commitment of the federal government to solving the housing needs of Nigerians. Belgore retated this when he hosted the marketing manager of China Harbour Engineering Company limited, Mr Nicholas Liu who led his management officers on a visit to the ministry. " The primary mandate of the housing ministry under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is to provide more housing for Nigerians" he stated. Belgore explained that the ministry currently has 14 active construction sites spread across the six geo- political zones of the country, building housing cities and estates, hoping to be commissioned by May 29th He told the Chinese team that the ministry is open to Public Private Partnership (PPP) as it will further advance the solution to housing problems in Nigeria, urging them to cooperate with the ministry to ensure more housing are timely provided. " By May 29th, the Renewed Hope Housing Units will be ready to mark Nigeria's democracy day. The administration is strongly committed to solving the housing problem, not just in the FCT but Nigeria at large" he remarked Earlier, the marketing manager of the China Harbour Engineering Company limited, Nicholas Liu, explained that their company has executed so many gigantic urban housing projects internationally in Kuala Lumpur, Malasia and Sri Lanka. Nicholas added that CHEC adheres to the concept of "building, operating and developing cities" and it has successfully completed world-class comprehensive urban development projects such as Colombo Port City in SriLanka and The Grand in Los Angeles, USA. Thus, it has a wealth of experience in urban planning, construction and development, industry import, operation management and other fields. ...
Housing, Regional Development Ministries Collaborate to Enhance Ministerial Deliverables * we executed over 100 slums upgrade, urban renewal projects - Dangiwa * we need to align with housing ministry to avoid duplication of projects - Ahmadu Housing and urban development minister Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa and Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu have met to forge a common alliance that would see to the enhancement of their respective ministerial deliverables. The common position was arrived at during the meeting of the two ministers hosted by Arc Ahmed Dangiwa and was attended by the Permanent Secretaries of the respective ministres; Dr Shuaib Belgore of Housing and Mrs Tinuke Watti of Regional Development. Dangiwa was elated to receive the Minister, emphasizing that the meeting was part of the inter-ministerial collaboration that needs to be enhanced between Ministries and Agencies; “ With this type of collaborations, we can exchange ideas and leverage on certain privileges that one has, and find a way of enhancing our Ministrial deliverables that we have sworn to deliver” he stated. He expressed joy in the news that one of the Development Commissions of the Regional Development Ministry was developing over 1000 housing units for their citizens, hoping for more collaborations between the Commissions and the Housing Ministry in order for the built professionals in the Ministry to adequately provide designs, costings and necessary advice for the projects. The Minister reiterated the mandate of the Housing Ministry which is to provide affordable houses for the Nigerian populace, as well as urban renewal and development. He informed that the Ministry has successfully within two years, executed over 100 slums upgrade and urban renewal projects within the country which consists of water supply, drainages, roads, sanitation, street lighting, amongst other projects like intervention in schools and hospitals. In the area of Housing, Arc. Dangiwa explained that the Renewed Hope Cities which are block of flats, duplexes and terraces were planned to be cited in each geo-political zone of the country and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. “Currently we have taken Abuja which Mr. President graciously did the groundbreaking of 3112 houses, funded under PPP, another one in Lagos for 2000 houses and also in Kano for 2000 housing units” he explained. Accordingly for the Renewed Hope Estates, the Minister said the Ministry intends to cover the remaining 30 states with 250 units of 1, 2, 3 bedrooms block of flats, to be cited in two locations of each geo-political zone of the country. He as well showcased the National Social Housing Program which targets the zero and low income earners, the vulnerable and underprivileged citizens of the country, adding that the Ministry intends to commence and develop at least 100 houses in each Local Government Area of the country. Minister Dangiwa emphasized on the power of housing constructions to generate employment, stating that the Ministry’s over 10,112 ongoing constructions can generate at least 250, 000 jobs, at 25 jobs per house. He further assured the Minister of State that staff of the Regional Development Ministry can benefit from the housing projects of the Housing Ministry. Speaking earlier, Minister of State for Regional Development, H.E Uba Maigari Ahmadu informed that the creation of Regional Development Ministry by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was intended to take developments to the grass-root level through the development commissions, which the Ministry oversees as part of its mandate. Acknowledging housing as a cardinal objective of the Regional Development Ministry, Maigari conveyed their desire to align and collaborate with the Housing Ministry through the development commissions, so as to avoid duplication of projects. He infomed the Housing Minister of a 1000 housing units estate at Mafa LGA of Borno state, saying that such edifice would be better implemented through collaborations by both parties. Accordingly, the State Minister explained that the Ministry through the commissions aims to undertake urban renewal, development of infrastructure in selected cities, smart housing, as well as consideration of the financing models to adopt. In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary Dr. Shuaib Belgore, welcomed the Minister of State and his delegation, expressing hope that the interaction between the two parties would result in a collaboration that would deliver benefits to Nigerians. ...
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Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
* Facilitated by the FMHUD on the Report on Preparation of Strategic Regional Development Plan for North Central Geo-political zone
* Held at Shoprite Building, Wuse zone 5 Abuja, Thursday, November 21st, 2024.
* The aim of the engagement is to facilitate balanced development within the region and reduce regional disparities
* This is part of the FMHUD under the leadership of the Hon Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa to actualize the Renewed Hope Urban Renewal and Development Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE HON. MINISTER OF HOUSING AT THE STAKEHOLDER FORUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF FISCAL INCENTIVES FOR MANUFACTURERS OF LOCAL BUILDING MATERIALS COMPONENTS IN NIGERIA
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God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
OPENING STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF STATE, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, RT. HON YUSUF ABDULLAHI ATA AT THE STAKEHOLDER'S ENGAGEMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FISCAL INCENTIVES FOR MANUFACTURERS OF LOCAL BUILDING MATERIALS COMPONENTS IN NIGERIA, HELD AT THE RADISSON BLU HOTEL, G.R.A IKEJA, LAGOS ON 20TH FEBRUARY, 2025
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Honourable Minister,
Chairman Senate Committee on Lands, Housing & Urban Development,
Chairmen of the relevant House Committees,
Permanent Secretary,
Directors and Staff of the Ministry,
Speakers at this event,
Chairmen of the Four (4) Reform Task Teams,
Stakeholders from relevant MDAs and the Private Sector,
Officials of the Lagos State Government,
Members of the Press,
Ladies & Gentlemen.
It is my honour and great previlege to give the opening statement at this very important session on the development of fiscal incentives for manufacturers of local building materials components in Nigeria. We are gathered here today to discuss how we can jointly work to enhance the production of local building materials, reduce construction costs, and, in the process, stimulate economic growth in our nation.
2. As part of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s (FMHUD) commitment to Nigeria’s development agenda under the Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables for 2023-2027, we are focused on addressing key challenges in the housing and construction sectors. Our objectives include rapidly reforming our housing institutions, establishing a National Social Housing Fund, revising the Land Use Act, and ensuring the construction of at least 20,000 housing units annually.
3. However, one of the key focus areas of this administration is establishing a private sector-led local building materials manufacturing cluster in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This initiative will focus on the development of fiscal incentives to support private investors, particularly in the local production of building components.
4. The construction and real estate sectors are vital drivers of Nigeria’s economic growth. They employ millions of people and contribute significantly to our GDP. But we face some daunting challenges in these sectors. The high cost and inconsistent supply of building materials remain critical obstacles. Import dependence on materials like cement, iron rods, tiles, glass, and roofing sheets inflates construction costs. Moreover, the production capabilities of our local manufacturers remain underdeveloped, adding to the cost burden.
5. To meet the needs of our growing population and rapidly urbanizing communities, we must focus on increasing local production. We need to reduce reliance on imports, make building materials more affordable, and create jobs for our people.
6. In light of these challenges, we are exploring the establishment of manufacturing hubs in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. These hubs will focus on producing key building materials, such as cement, steel, roofing materials, tiles, paints, and glass etc. By boosting local production, we aim to reduce construction costs, stimulate economic development, promote regional growth, and generate employment opportunities.
7. The hubs will be strategically placed in key locations like Ogun, Delta, Abia, Kano, Gombe, and Kwara states, with each hub serving its respective region. These hubs will not only enhance production capabilities but will also offer significant opportunities for private sector investment, vocational training, and innovation.
8 The key objective is to establish a sustainable, decentralized network of building materials manufacturing hubs across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones aimed at improving the nation’s manufacturing competitiveness. The hubs will bring together the states in the region, industry partners, local businesses, local governments, economic development agencies, and educational institutions, to collaborate and grow the required regional manufacturing. The development of a strong local manufacturing ecosystem will ensure the hubs are driven from within the geo-political zones, based on local knowledge and insight. The ecosystem will develop over time and position the hubs to be self-sustaining, going forward.
9. The hubs will synergize with our vocational and tertiary institutions to develop a workforce with strong skills in science, technology, and engineering and provide a significant opportunity by bringing together industry and researchers in one place to potentially work on developmental projects together. The advantages associated with the hub include the offering of significant and transformational benefits for regional manufacturing businesses including:
10. The co-location strategy is to amongst others, ensure that the value added through innovations in these hubs, spread rapidly across the six geo-political zones. The hubs will be under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and a central oversight committee may be established and chaired by the Honorable Minister or his representative. The Committee will be responsible for the strategic direction of the hubs, amongst others. Membership may include representatives of state governments, universities, vocational institutions, unions, and industry players.
11. The Role of Fiscal Incentives in Boosting Local Manufacturing: As we discuss the role of fiscal incentives in driving the success of these manufacturing hubs, we recognize that it is critical for the government to provide robust and targeted support. The following incentives are currently under consideration:
12. Nigeria is already witnessing promising success stories in this sector. Companies like X Engineering Ltd and Green Build Nigeria have championed innovative solutions, producing high-quality cement alternatives and eco-friendly bricks using locally sourced materials. Through strategic partnerships and government support, these enterprises have demonstrated the viability and competitiveness of our local manufacturing industry. Furthermore, the adoption of indigenous materials such as stabilized earth blocks, bamboo-reinforced concrete, and locally sourced roofing materials has led to cost reductions of up to 30% in some housing projects.
13. In the Northern Region, communities have embraced interlocking compressed earth bricks, significantly reducing dependency on imported alternatives. Similarly, in the Niger Delta, the use of recycled plastic as a construction material is not only tackling waste management issues but also providing affordable housing solutions.
14. Finally, I will like to thank and specially recognize Arc. Nuhu S. Wya and his Task Team on the establishment of the Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs for their detailed work and guidance. The establishment of local building materials manufacturing hubs and the development of fiscal incentives are critical to addressing the challenges in the construction sector. These efforts of the FGN, will not only lower the cost of building materials but will also create jobs, stimulate regional development, and reduce our reliance on imports.
15. We look forward to engaging with you, our esteemed stakeholders, to explore the best ways to implement these initiatives. Together, we can ensure that Nigeria’s construction industry becomes more self-sufficient, efficient, and competitive, contributing to the overall growth and prosperity of our nation.
16. Thank you for your time and participation. We look forward to a fruitful and productive session.
At the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, we are prioritizing Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to expand financing opportunities and accelerate the delivery of the Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing and Urban Development.
That is why I am pleased to deliver the Keynote Address at the Renewed Hope PPP Summit, taking place on Monday, 17th March 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center, Abuja.
Our Ministry’s PPP Unit will also present a Technical Framework for structuring partnerships with private sector investors and housing finance institutions.
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....Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa
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SIGHTS & VISION OF THE RENEWED HOPE CITY & ESTATE, KANO STATE, FRIDAY, 7TH MARCH, 2025.
Sights & vision of the Renewed Hope City & Estate, Kano State, Friday, 7th March, 2025.
COURTESY VISIT TO THE HON MINISTER, FMHUD, ARC. AHMED DANGIWA BY THE LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPER GROUP LIMITED, LED BY GMD, MU'AZU ELAZEH. WITH THE HON MINISTER IS THE DIRECTOR PRESS, BADAMASI HAIBA AND SA COMMUNICATION, MARK CHEISE, MONDAY, 10TH MARCH, 2025.
Courtesy visit to the Hon Minister, FMHUD, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa by the Leadership Newspaper Group Limited, led by GMD, Mu'azu Elazeh. With the Hon Minister is the Director Press, Badamasi Haiba and SA Communication, Mark Cheise, Monday, 10th March, 2025.