


Housing Ministry To Create Task Team On Properties, Lands, Ground Rent in States * Regular field supervision, communication by states' controllers would provide needed update - Belgore Dr. Belgore, stated this during his interactive session with the 36 states and FCT Federal Controllers of Housing, held at the Ministry's Headquarters in Abuja. Belgore explained that the task team will include the controller in every state, representatives from the state and Federal Housing Authority, with the Surveyor -General of the Federation as the Chairman of the Task Team. He assured them of his readiness to providing them with the resources they would need to execute their jobs so that they would not have excuse for not doing them correctly, adding that portion of the revenue will be retained for fieldwork and evaluation. On the relevance of the assignment, he stated that "field audits and professional oversight will ensure quality and efficiency", stressing that the importance of regular field supervision and open communication by the controllers would provide needed update to the headquarters on state-level activities. While charging the states' controllers on teamwork for the ministry to be effective in the discharge of its mandate, he described teamwork, hard work, and quality in project execution as essential elements to achieving successes. " The ministry’s effectiveness depends significantly on the collaboration and dedication of its state housing controllers", he stated. He acknowledged the vital role of the Federal Controllers in coordinating the ministry’s projects in the states and ensuring their seamless execution. Accordingly, Dr. Belgore highlighted the necessity of hands-on field experience, noting that effective project management cannot be learned in an office setting, but rather through active engagement on project's sites, informing that their task would include training and mentoring of new officers when the time comes. While expressing concern over the ministry’s human capacity challenges, giving that many officers were close to retirement, he mentioned that the ministry is planning to engage experienced professionals and implement training and mentoring programs of which the Federal Controllers will be involved in field training due to their wealth of experience. On their part, the Federal Controllers requested the Ministry to renew the contracts of facility managers for projects in the states to avoid being vandalised by miscreants. Earlier, Director, Human Resources in the Ministry, Akinola Adeshina, said the meeting summoned at the behest of the Permanent Secretary was to ensure synergy between the headquarters and Federal Controllers. The engagement with state controllers indicates a hands-on approach to addressing operational challenges and enhancing efficiency at both federal and state levels.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore has informed of the Ministry’s intention to create a Task Team in every state to ensure proper audit of the Ministry's properties and land in the states of the Federation, as well as look into the collection of ground rent on those properties.
Belgore Receives NIA's Leadership On Courtesy visit, Pleadges Enhanced Collaboration, Culture of Hardwork Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore has played host to the leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) on a courtesy visit to his office, and pledged enhanced working Collaboration and culture of hardwork with the institute. Dr Belgore expressed delight over the visit and the pledge of closer collaboration by the NIA, assuring that the Ministry would give all necessary support to the institute to ensure high standard in the construction industry . While showing concern over the dispute preventing the registration of architects over a period close to 10 years, Dr. Belgore promised to double effort to ensure resolution of all issues in no distant time. “Next week we are going to Lagos for a retreat. I’m sure you would get an invitation to be part of it, perhaps while there, we will resolve all this in the meeting and sort everything out so that our children can get registered.” he stated. Reacting on closing the housing deficit, sustainable urban planning, affordable housing and community engagements raised by the NIA, the Permanent Secretary noted that they are issues that aligned with the presidential deliverables of the Ministry and encouraged the partnership of the institute with the ministry in that regard. On the other hand, Dr Belhore frowned at the menace of building collapses particularly in newer constructions, emphasizing on the need to improve the quality of building materials and adhering to standards in order to correct the hazard. He disclosed that the Ministry is looking into the standardizing certification for artisans into construction, “we are building schools and we want to have a situation where every artisan has a certification”. Accordingly, the Permanent Secretary explored the possibility for the ministry establishing an agency for building material standards that would be saddled with the issuance of building material standard certificates. Belgore also emphasized the importance of team work in moving the Ministry and Country forward by providing excellent service to Nigerians. Speaking earlier, the President of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA), Arc. Mobolaji Adeniyi, reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to addressing the nation’s housing and urban development challenges through strategic collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Arc Adeniyi emphasised the crucial role of effective partnership in solving Nigeria’s housing deficit, highlighting the readiness of the institute to introduce innovative designs, promote the use of sustainable materials, and enhance community engagement to create more inclusive and resilient urban spaces. As part of efforts to ensure quality and safety in the construction industry, Adeniyi requested that the Building Materials Standards Organization be moved to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development from the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), saying that, it will strengthen regulatory oversight, tackle the proliferation of substandard building materials, and curb the increasing cases of building collapses across the country. ...
Dangiwa Calls for Excellence, Dispute-Free Construction Industry * says ICIArb provides a robust framework for resolving disputes * dispute-free culture in construction industry ensures timely housing, infrastructure projects delivery Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to fostering a dispute-free environment in Nigeria’s construction industry. The Minister made this assertion while receiving members of the Institute of Construction Industry Arbitrators (ICIArb), at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja today. The Institute of Construction Industry Arbitrators (ICIArb), is a leading arbitral institution dedicated to resolving disputes in Nigeria’s construction sector. The minister acknowledged the institute’s expertise in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration, mediation, and conciliation, saying that it provides a robust framework for resolving disputes in a timely, cost-effective, and amicable manner. “By promoting a culture of dispute-free construction, we can ensure that our housing and infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, he stated. Dangiwa made reference to the approval for the insertion of the ICIArb arbitration clause in building contracts during the 12th Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development held in Kaduna State, saying it was a notable milestone in the collective efforts to streamline dispute resolution mechanisms in the construction industry. According to the Minister, the clause applies to building contracts, tenancy agreements, leases, and facility management contracts to reduce litigation and ensure smoother project execution. While emphasizing that delays caused by bureaucracy and contractors prioritizing financial gains over project completion often leads to cost overruns and budget inefficiencies, Dangiwa assured that the ministry was implementing strategies to ensure timely project execution and delivery. Accordingly, he called for stronger partnerships among relevant stakeholders in the built environment so as to create enabling environment for the construction industry, pointing out that capacity-building initiatives and public awareness campaigns would drive industry excellence and efficiency. Speaking earlier, the President of the ICIArb, Chief Felix Okereke Onyeri, requested partnership with Ministry in order to promote seamless dispute resolution culture in the housing sector. He sought the Minister's support in implementing the Institute's arbitration clause in building contracts, as approved by the 12th National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development; and as well, offered collaboration to ensure compliance to the content of the clause by ministries and agencies. ...
Dangiwa Underscores Importance of Collaboration, Innovation to Addressing Challenges of Urbanisation Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has underscored the relevance of innovation and collaboration in addressing the challenges of urbanisation. Dangiwa spoke during a meeting with delegates from Hip City Innovation Centre, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, Wednesday, 5th February, 2025. HipCity Innovation Centre is a research, development and advocacy organization that focuses on strengthening youth and community resilience, fostering active citizen participation in democratic processes. They are also a member of the World Urban Campaign (UN-Habitat affiliate) and Making Cities Resilient MCR2030 The minister expressed readiness of the Ministry to partner with youth organizations in order to harness their talents and ideas, which would contribute to the creation of resilient cities and urban centers equitable and prosperous for all. While recognizing the youths as the largest demographic and the drivers of change in Nigeria, the Minister commended their commitment to sustainable urban and housing development in Nigeria, pointing out the significance of their energy, creativity, and passion to the shaping of cities and communities. He commended the initiative of the delegation to form a Youth Advisory Group for Housing and Urban Development, saying that it aligns perfectly with the Ministry’s vision of inclusive and participatory governance, where every citizen has a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. Explaining further, Dangiwa recalled “The 2024 World Cities Day event and the World Urban Forum in Cairo were important moments for us as a Ministry. They reinforced the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing the challenges of urbanization” Stating the opportunities and challenges presented by the growth of Nigeria’s cities, the Minister acknowledged that the young people as the dominant population of city dwellers have a unique perspective on the issues affecting urban areas, from housing affordability to transportation, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. Arc. Dangiwa further assured of his commitment as the Chair of the UN-Habitat Executive Board, to inclusive urbanization, as well as the Ministry’s openness to the idea of a Youth Advisory Board. “We will work with you to holistically review the concept that you have proposed, make necessary inputs so that it is transparent, inclusive and sustainable”, he promised. On their part, the Executive Director of the HIPCITY INNOVATION CENTRE, Bassey Bassey, requested the Ministry to consider the constitution of a Youth Advisory Board to ensure youth participation in housing and urban development policy making, in order for their insights, priorities, and innovative ideas to reflect in national strategies. He commended the leadership of the Minister as the Chair of the UN-Habitat Executive Board, particularly in the area of strategic plan for 2026-2029 which focuses on areas like adequate housing, issues of land, transformation of informal settlement and slum, among others. While referencing the existence of the Youth Advisory Board at the UN Habitat level, Mr Bassey emphasized on the need for the Board at the National level, while further expressing desire for the Board to be set up within the shortest possible time in order to position the Nigerian Youths to contribute to global conversation and take local action when the strategic plan at the global level kickstarts in the year 2026. Highlight of the visit, was the presentation of a research publication by the HIPCITY INNOVATION CENTRE on Abuja as a city for Hub. ...
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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
Welcome Remarks by the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, at the Presentation of the 1st to 3rd Quarters 2024 Performance Assessment on Implementation of the Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables on Monday, December 9, 2024
The Special Adviser to Mr. President on Policy and Coordination & Head, Central Delivery Coordination Unit, Hadiza Bala Usman, and her Team,
The Hon. Minister of State, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata,
The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Marcus O. Ogunbiyi,
Heads of our Agencies – FHA, FMBN, and OSGoF,
Directors,
Aides,
Members of the Press,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
1. It is my pleasure to welcome the Special Adviser to Mr. President on Policy and Coordination & Head, Central Delivery Coordination Unit, my sister, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman, and her team to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for a review of our performance.
2. Madam, we are delighted to have you with us here today. The work that you and your team are doing is critical to actualizing the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President. By constantly monitoring and shining a light on our work, the Central Delivery Coordination Unit keeps us all on our toes. Well done!
3. It has been over eleven months since we commenced reporting on our deliverables. As your team has already seen from our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd quarter reports, we have been focused, working hard, and creatively as a Ministry to deliver results and impact.
4. Although your assessment covers only our 3rd-quarter performance, I am pleased to update you that we have not paused but are making even more progress. Under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, we currently have construction ongoing for a total of 10,112 housing units at fourteen (14) sites nationwide. This includes 3,000 housing units for estates in 12 states—250 units each, funded under the 2023 N50bn supplementary budget—and 3,612 units for cities in Kano (500 units – budgetary) and FCT (3,112 units – under PPP).
5. From December 17 to 18, Mr. President has graciously accepted to break ground for two additional Renewed Hope Cities totaling 3,500 units —2,000 housing units in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, and 1,500 housing units in Kano. In fact, construction work is already ongoing at these sites. This brings the total active sites under the Ministry’s Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme to 13,612 units.
6. When we add these figures to the housing units delivered by our agencies—the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA)—we are clearly on track to meet our annual target of 20,000 housing units. Initially, our plan was to deliver 500 units under Renewed Hope Estates in each of the twelve locations. However, the rise in building material costs forced us to reduce the target to 250 units, which affected our output.
7. It will also interest you to note that less than 50% of the funding for these projects is from budgetary allocation. We have embraced Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and innovatively leveraging private sector funding for the delivery of these projects because we know that the less than N50bn budgetary allocation is grossly inadequate to make a difference.
8. With more Renewed Hope Cities Sites coming up – 2,000 units each - in Nasarawa, Enugu, Borno States and housing development institutions like Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), the Ministry wants to assure the Central Coordination and Delivery Unit that the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is fully on course to another stellar reporting round of stellar performance.
9. If we are looking at where we are coming from, we can praise ourselves. This is because we have already outperformed by 100 percent the previous 8 years before the Renewed Hope Agenda. However, when we look at the size of the housing problem which requires that we build 550,000 housing units per annum over the next years, it is clear that we are far from scratching the surface. This means we must do more. The Ministry needs a bigger budgetary allocation for housing even as we drive PPPs. We have engaged the National Assembly, and they have expressed willingness to support a N500bn budget for the Ministry in 2025. We would like the CDCU Unit to help us support and push this cause.
10. Madam, it is also important to note that our Ministry operates on two pillars: Housing and Urban Development. We are also seeking to deepen our urban development interventions. We just came back from the UN – Habitat Executive Board Meeting in Nairobi that I chaired. In our engagements on the sidelines, the Executive Director assured us that every Naira we invest in our National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrade Programme (NURSUP) could be leveraged threefold through their institutional partners. This means an investment of N50bn could attract an additional N100bn, totaling N150bn. We need a revolving fund to drive sustainable urban development. We therefore need a minimum of a N50billion revolving fund to drive sustainable Urban Development which is key to Nigeria meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 20230. Under slum upgrades, we are providing basic services such as access roads, drainage, water, and sanitation facilities to make slum areas more livable. We currently have over 100 projects nationwide, with close to 60 completed.
11. I have taken time to speak on efforts to increase housing stock and urban development because they are the foundation of our ministry, and we have moved significantly forward since we sent in the 3rd quarter reports. We have also made progress on the other areas but the last reports that we submitted are fair representations.
12. While we celebrate these achievements, it is essential to acknowledge the challenges that have impeded our efforts, which the Ministry is hopeful of collaborating with the CRDCU to address. For example, the slow release of budget appropriation has restricted the scope and achievement of some of our Reform Initiatives. Notably, the high cost of building materials and the rate of inflation have impacted on our ability to deliver affordable housing at scale. In this regard, while exploring alterantive financing sources from the Private Sector and our Developnetment Partners, we particularly solicit the support of the CRDCU in ensuring the early release of budgetary allocation from the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Development.
13. We also solicit the support of the CRDCU in the area of partnerships with the State Government, National Economic Council (NEC) and also the National Assembly and other key Stakeholders; such as the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and the Ministry of Finance in achievement of the Ministerial Deliverables on the Review of the Land Use Act and Development of fiscal incentives for Private Investors to manufacture local building components, respectively.
14. As we evaluate our performance today, I want to appreciate the efforts of the Permananet Secretary, Heads of Agencies, our Directors and the Delivey Desk Officers towards the achievement of the Miniserial Deliverables targets. I also extend my gratitude to the Special Adviser to Mr. President on Policy and Coordination, my sister, Ms. Hadiza Bala Usman and her Team for their support and diligence in tracking of our Deliverables.
15. At the Ministry we are committed to delivering on our deliverables and even exceeding them.
Thank you.
Presentation by the Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa at the State House Gallery, Aso Villa on Sunday, 17th November 2024
Good evening gentlemen of the Press
For the first time in over 25 years, the housing and urban development sector is now receiving the priority and undivided attention that it rightfully deserves. Over the past 14 months, our ministry has worked hard to turn this vision into measurable outcomes. I am proud to report that progress is now visible, impactful, and nationwide.
Our Renewed Hope Homeownership Strategy is equally transformative. We have created a range of affordable options that Nigerians can use to own these homes once they are completed.
This includes:
I want to use this medium to appeal to Nigerians in both formal and informal employment to join the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme to enable them benefit from this affordable homeownership options from the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. They are the best in the market.
Accessing the Renewed Hope Homes is Online
I call it a One-Stop Shop for Homeownership. Nigerians don’t need to lobby anyone to own a home under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme. You simply visit the site www.renewedhopehomes.fmhud.gov.ng, check the house you want, in the state that you want, apply, pay, print a provisional letter of offer.
I am proud to say that this is first time that Nigeria is having a Central Online Platform for Housing Delivery from search, expression of interest to payment – locally and internationally. In fact, Nigerians living abroad can remotely book a tour of the house, pay for a home in Nigeria using foreign currency online.
About two months ago, the Bureau of Public Service Reforms gave us an award as the “Best Federal MDA in Innovative Use of Technology”
Second is Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): The 3 Renewed Hope Cities in FCT, Lagos and Kano are all being funded through a PPP that the Ministry signed with a consortium of developers for the delivery of 100,000 housing units nationwide. Under this strategy, the developers source land and construction finance while the government creates an enabling environment for them to deliver housing. So far, the Ministry has facilitated a N100billion Bankable Offtaker Guarantee by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for the Karsana Renewed Hope City. This has enabled developers to mobilize over ₦40 billion in financing—a first in the history of Nigeria’s housing sector. We have also made cross subsidy a key part of our efforts to enhance affordability for low-medium income earners to foster integrated living. Under this concept, the housing units built in the Renewed Hope Cities will be sold at commercial rate while a substantial percentage will be sold at concessionary rates to low- and medium-income Nigerians who are members of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress.
We have embraced PPPs because our housing deficit is vast and cannot be funded from budgetary allocation alone. We need to build approximately 550,000 units annually over the next decade to close this gap. This would require about N5.5 trillion per annum.
However, we recognize that PPPs alone cannot deliver Renewed Hope Affordable Housing for the majority of Nigerians. This is due to the high costs of private-sector construction financing, which significantly increase housing prices. For example, a one-bedroom apartment at the Renewed Hope City in Karsana, built under a PPP model, costs about N22 million, whereas a similar unit under the Renewed Hope Estates, funded through budgetary allocations, costs approximately N8–9 million.
The difference lies in the cost of finance. Under the Renewed Hope City model, developers purchase the land, secure financing at double-digit interest rates, while as government, we facilate a Bankable Offtaker Guarantee from the FMBN. In contrast, Renewed Hope Estates are funded with interest-free allocations from the budget. State governments provide free land, and infrastructure costs are subsidized and excluded from the housing unit prices. These factors account for the significant price disparity between Renewed Hope Cities and Renewed Hope Estates.
Some may question why we continue to embrace PPPs. The answer is that, as a government, we have a responsibility to serve all Nigerians by stimulating private sector participation in housing delivery. Our objective is to provide quality housing across all income levels. PPP-driven Renewed Hope Cities target high- and middle-income earners who can afford such prices, while Renewed Hope Estates cater to lower-income groups. This approach ensures that every category of Nigerians has access to suitable housing options.
This means that while pursuing PPPs, the government must also increase funding for the Renewed Hope Housing Programme. As a Ministry, we have championed this advocacy, and there is now widespread recognition that the current N50 billion annual budget for housing is grossly inadequate compared to the N5.5 trillion required annually to address the housing deficit.
Therefore, we have engaged the National Assembly leadership and received their support for increasing the annual housing budget to a minimum of N500 billion, starting with the 2025 budget cycle. This would allow us to expand housing projects to cover the remaining 18 states and increase the unit count per state from 250 to at least 500, as initially planned.
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Long Live Nigeria
Long Live Mr. President
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, will be a guest on TVC’s Beyond 100 Days Programme to discuss his 3-day working visit to Lagos.
The visit focuses on inspecting the Ministry’s field offices to plan necessary upgrades for improved functionality and assessing the state of Federal Assets and Landed Properties to ensure they are optimized for greater value.
Tune in to stay informed about the Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing and Urban Development.
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PHOTO SPEAK: MEETING OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DR SHUAIB BELGORE WITH LEADERSHIP OF NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, WEDNESDAY 12TH, FEBRUARY, 2025
Photo Speak: Meeting of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore with leadership of Nigerian Institute of Architects, Wednesday 12th, February, 2025
HON MINISTER OF STATE, YUSUF ABDULLAHI ATA AND PERMANENT SECRETARY, DR SHUAIB BELGORE RECEIVED BRIEFINGS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA, PRESENTED BY THE MD , SHEHU USMAN OSIDI, TUESDAY, 28TH JANUARY, 2025
Hon Minister of State, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata and Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore received briefings on the activities of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, presented by the MD , Shehu Usman Osidi, Tuesday, 28th January, 2025