


Housing Ministry Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Unit Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability with the formal inauguration of Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in the ministry Speaking at the event in Abuja, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Muhammad Belgore, who was represented by the Director Office of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Folorunsho Alabi described then induction as a significant milestone in strengthening internal oversight and ethical governance within the Ministry. “This event marks a major step in our commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance,” Dr. Belgore said. The Permanent Secretary charged the inductees to promote a culture of integrity. “As ACTU members, your role is crucial in upholding our values and promoting a culture of integrity.” He urged the newly inducted members to carry out their duties with diligence and responsibility, identifying areas for improvement and driving reform across the Ministry. Dr. Belgore also outlined key expectations of the unit: to demonstrate leadership in transparency and accountability, promote ethical practices, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement positive change. The inauguration concluded with the formal induction of the ACTU nominees, with the Permanent Secretary expressing confidence in their ability to deliver meaningful impact. “I wish you success and look forward to the positive changes your service will bring,” he added. In his address, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), represented by the Deputy Director of Corruption Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr. Kayode Kupolati, charged the inductees with key responsibilities. These include conducting system studies, investigating complaints, and promoting the domestication of the code of ethics within the ministry. He emphasized that the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) is an independent body and must be allowed to operate without external interference. He also urged the ministry’s management to provide the unit with the necessary financial support and to integrate its activities into the ministry’s broader programs. In response, the Chairman of the Ministry's ACTU, Mr. Umaru Mohammed, reaffirmed the unit’s dedication to its mandate. He pledged that the team would carry out their duties with diligence and professionalism to position the ministry as a model in the anti-corruption drive. “We are fully prepared to carry out our responsibilities in line with the ACTU standing orders,” he stated. “We will work collectively to uphold the core values of integrity, transparency, honesty, and accountability in the discharge of our duties.”
Strategic Partnerships, Investment, Key to Solving Nigeria’s Housing Challenges - Ata Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Rt Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata has stated that strategic partnerships and investment are key to solving Nigeria’s housing challenges. Ata spoke during his meeting with a Vietnese, Ms Allen Le and Partners, an International Investment Consulting Joint Company in Abuja, Tuesday, 27th May, 2027. " The primary mandate of the ministry is to provide mass housing for Nigerians and we welcome potential collaboration with Ms Allen Le and Partners International Investment Consulting Joint Company in achieving this goal", he stated. The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry to addressing Nigeria’s housing challenges through strategic partnerships and investment, saying the ongoing construction of Renewed Hope Cities and Estates across locations is the current priority of the administration of President Bola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. "Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we are constructing 3,000 housing units each in Lagos, Abuja, and Kano for Renewed Hope Cities, and 250 housing units in each of the 36 states for the Estates," He said. Additionally, Ata stated that the social housing initiative will deliver 77,400 housing units- 100 in each of the 774 local government areas. "We need to know specifically how we will partner with you. Make a formal proposal to the Ministry indicating where you want to collaborate with us. We look forward to seeing clearly the areas where you want us to come in,” the Minister said. The Minister further reiterated the openness to partnerships that align with the mandate of the ministry of delivering affordable and sustainable housing solutions for Nigerians. Accordingly, Ata disclosed that 30 percent of the the 77,400 of the social housing units will be given to the non-income Nigerians, commending President Tinubu for maintaining his stand on 30 percent even when 20 percent was proposed to him. Speaking earlier, the leader of the six- man delegation, Allen Ke Nam of the SV -NED Incorporated, informed the minister of their interest in contributing to Nigeria’s growing housing sector, and seek partnership in construction of affordable houses for Nigerians. He requested the Federal Government to provide the company an opportunity to invest by providing acres of land for housing construction. On how beneficial the partnership will be to Nigeria, Allen Le Nam said the collaboration will lead to job creation and skilled acquisition as new construction methods will be introduced in the course of construction. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr Shuaib Belgore also commended the delegation for their presentation and assured them of the collaboration of the ministry to providing affordable housing for Nigerians. ...
Dangiwa Inaugurates New Board for Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has formally inaugurated new Board members of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), charging them with the critical responsibility of repositioning the Bank as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s housing finance system under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu Administration. Arc Dangiwa, while emphasizing the strategic role of the FMBN in delivering affordable housing to Nigerians through the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme, noted that FMBN is not just a lender but a regulator, an innovator, and a builder of housing finance systems. He said that Nigerians in both formal and informal employment across the public and private sector can access mortgage loans at rates and terms that no commercial institutions can match. “We are talking about single digit rates of 6 to 7 percent repayment periods of up to 30 years and equity contribution as low as zero to 10 percent. In contrast, commercial banks charge 18 to24 percent interest, require percent 30 percent equity, and offer tenor of 6 to 10 year,” he explained. The Minister charged the new Board with pursuing and achieving seven key strategic priorities: 1. Recapitalization: Push forward the long-awaited ₦500 billion recapitalization of FMBN. 2. Digitalization: Accelerate full digital integration of customer-facing services. 3. Loan Performance: Improve loan recovery and audit compliance. 4. Housing Delivery: Facilitate the development of a minimum of 5,000 new homes annually. 5. Mortgage Access: Target 20,000 annual mortgage disbursements with faster processing. 6. NHF Expansion: Grow the contributor base, especially in the informal and diaspora sectors. 7. Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen ties with institutional investors and international partners. He reminded them that they were appointed to drive reform, ensure transparency and unlock the full potential of this national institution informing them that their responsibilities and powers are clearly defined in the FMBN Establishment Act, CAP F16, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. “The stakes are high. Millions of Nigerians are counting on FMBN—and on your leadership—to bridge the gap between aspiration and homeownership,” the Minister emphasized. “The era of business-as-usual is over. This is the time for delivery,” he added. Dangiwa also commended the current FMBN Management for significant strides, including the full implementation of a Core Banking Application system that now enables NHF contributors to register, make contributions, apply for loans, and monitor their accounts entirely online, saying the digital transformation has reduced transaction turnaround time by 40 percent and improved public trust. He further lauded FMBN’s recent achievements which are disbursing over ₦73 billion in housing finance, supporting over 30,000 beneficiaries, processing ₦30.7 billion in NHF refunds, mobilizing over ₦203 billion in contributions, registering nearly 374,000 new contributors and recording a ₦11.58 billion operational surplus (unaudited) for 2024 He also applauded the Bank’s collaboration with the Ministry on the Renewed Hope Housing Programme and its introduction of a ₦100 billion Bankable Off-taker Guarantee as innovative steps toward bridging Nigeria’s housing deficit. The Minister recalled his previous experience as Managing Director of the Bank, highlighting the structural challenges that have historically hindered its performance. He noted that, upon assuming office as Minister, he initiated a comprehensive housing sector reform, including the establishment of a Housing Institutions Reform Task Team. The Task Team’s report includes recommendations to modernize the FMBN and NHF Acts, which the Minister urged the new Board to champion. In his address, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, expressed warm congratulations to the newly appointed members of the board, highlighting their professional achievements, integrity, and capacity to offer strategic guidance in a sector as critical as housing and urban development. He acknowledged the FMBN as the apex institution for mortgage finance in the country, whose role includes; custodianship of the National Housing Fund, ensuring affordable housing finance for low and middle-income Nigerians. Belgore also emphasized on the central role of Housing in the social and economic stability of a nation, generating employment, building communities, promoting wealth creation, and enhancing dignity. “In Nigeria, bridging the housing gap remains a top priority. That is why we view the FMBN not just as a bank, but as a national vehicle for inclusive growth, social protection, and economic opportunity”, he said. Belgore further expressed the Ministry’s commitment to working hand in hand with the board and management to ensure that the bank's operations are aligned with national housing priorities, as well as ensuring that shared reform efforts remain people focused, sustainable, and transformational. Responding on behalf of the new board members, the chairman, Board of Directors and a former deputy Governor of Kano state, His Excellency, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Honorable Minister for the opportunity to serve the country. He reiterated the importance of the housing sector and the need to deliver on the mandates given by the President, giving his word on behalf of the board, that they would be found worthy. Dr. Gawuna promised that the Board would seek guidance from the best quarters when the need arises. He as well thanked the management of the FMBN under the leadership of the Managing Director, Alh. Shehu Usman Osidi. List of New FMBN Board Members: 1) H.E Nasiru Gawuna - Board Chairman 2) Alh. Shehu Usman Osidi - MD/CEO (FMBN) - Member 3) Muhammad Sani Abdu -Executive Director/LM&S - Member 4) Ibidapo Odujokan - Executive Director/Finance and Corporate Service - Member 5) Chinenye Chinedu Anosike, Executive Director/Business and Portfolio Management - Member 6) Arc. Abimbola Adenike Asein , Non Executive Director - Member 7) Nura Aliyu Tijjani - Non Executive Director - Member 8) Abdullahi Hamisu, Non Executive Director - Member 9) Momoh Jubril, Non Executive Director - Member ...
Housing Minister Inaugurates Ministerial Committee On 753- Unit Recovered Housing Estate * Charges committee to approach assignment with urgency, dedication integrity and eliminate bureaucracy Housing and Urban Development Minister, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has inaugurated a twelve- member ministerial committee on the 753- unit recovered Housing Estate located at Lokogoma district, Abuja, FCT. The estate was handed over to the ministry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week, in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Dangiwa told the inspection team during the physical hand over that, he will establish a technical committe to carry out quality assessment test of the estate, as well as complete and suggest how the Federal government will dispose the houses. The Ministerial committee has Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary as Chairman. Other members include; i. Mr. Funsho Alabi, Director office of the Permanent Secretary – Alternate Chairman. iii. QS Temitope Pemi, Director Public Building and Housing Development – Secretary. iv. ESV Collins Alabi, Director Lands and Housing Development – Member iv. Engr. Hikmat Toyin Aderibigbe, Director Engineering Services – Member vi. Tpl. Margaret Ojewemimo Adejobi, Director Urban and Regional Planning – Member vii. Okobiah Koriotaa Boyton, Director Procurement - Member viii. Arc. Ibechille Christopher Egwudale, Director, Federal Public Asset Maintenance (FPAM) - Member ix. Mr. Osondu Peter, Director Finance & Accounts – Member x. Mr. Haiba Badamasi, Director Press & Public Relations- Member xi. Mr. Sanusi Dangiwa (Special Project Monitoring) to the Hon. Minister – Member xii. Kabir Dutse, Special Assistant Technical to the Hon. Minister of State - Member. The Terms of Reference for the Committee are as follows; -To conduct a thorough structural and integrity test of the buildings; -To ascertain the number and status of the housing units; -To evaluate the value of existing work done through proper surveying and market valuation; -To assess the cost of completing internal roads, power, water, security infrastructure, and public amenities; -To develop standardized architectural and finishing guides for consistency and quality assurance; -To propose a clear, transparent, and inclusive strategy for the disposal and allocation of the housing units to Nigerians, special government needs based on affordability, equity, and public access through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal; -To design a robust communication and public engagement plan that builds public confidence; -And to ensure inter-agency coordination with stakeholders like EFCC, FCTA, and utility providers, while submitting a preliminary report within four weeks from today. " It is with a deep sense of duty and commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, that I welcome you all to this important occasion, the formal inauguration of the Ministerial Committee on the Technical Assessment, Completion Planning, and Disposal Strategy for the 753-unit Housing Estate located at the Cadastral Zone of the Federal Capital Territory" the Minister stated. He explained that the Committee was constituted based on the vision of Mr. President and the housing reform drive of the Ministry, to ensure that the recovered property is quickly transformed into liveable, secure, and affordable homes for the benefit of Nigerians. According to the minister, the high- level ministerial committee was carefully approved and constituted to comprise of the Management Staff and strategic officers, drawn from key departments of the Ministry to ensure bringing to bear the highest level of technical competence, integrity, and urgency. " Your selection is a testament to the confidence the Ministry has in your capacity to drive this initiative with the seriousness and efficiency it demands" he said. Dangiwa said to the committee "Nigerians are watching and they want to see results. They want to see homes completed and allocated transparently. They want to see government working for them" He concluded with charging the committee to approach the assignment with urgency, dedication, and integrity, and work as a team to eliminate bureaucracy. " Think outside the box. Be result-oriented", he charged. In his remarks, Minister of State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, pointed out the need for the Committee to have powers to co-opt some members to assist them, giving the huge task ahead of them and the four werks timeline. Also in this remarks and vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Committee, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore stated that the committee has been tasked with ensuring that the recovered estate undergoes a thorough technical assessment, is strategically completed, and is disposed of, in a transparent andcost-effective manner, aligned with national housing delivery objectives. He added that the successful execution of the assignment will serve as a model for converting recovered public assets into impactful infrastructure that directly benefits the people, while assuring Nigerians that the committee will carry out its duties diligently. ...
The Easter Message from Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata.
As Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I extend my warmest Easter wishes to all Nigerians. This joyous occasion reminds us of the triumph of life over death, hope over despair, and love over hate.
Let us also acknowledge the struggles and challenges that many of our fellow citizens face. We must recognize the plight of those who are still searching for a safe and affordable home, a basic necessity that is essential to human dignity.
As Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, I am committed to addressing these challenges and ensuring that every Nigerian has access to decent and affordable housing. We are working tirelessly to implement policies and programs that will increase the availability of affordable housing units, improve the quality of existing housing stock, and promote sustainable urban development.
Let us also renew our commitment to building a better Nigeria for all. Let us strive to create a society that is just, equitable, and prosperous for every citizen. Let us work together to ensure that our cities and towns are safe, clean, and livable for all.
Once again, I wish you a happy Easter. May this blessed occasion bring you joy, peace, and prosperity. May we emerge from this Easter season with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper commitment to building a brighter future for ourselves and for generations to come.
- Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata.
FEEDBACK QUESTIONNAIRE
We invite you to take 5 minutes of your precious time to fill out this feedback questionnaire of the 13th Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development held in Gombe, Gombe State.
WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR OF LANDS AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ESV. ALABI COLLINS, FNIVS AT THE NATIONAL LANDS REGISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION PROGRAMME HELD ON 19TH MARCH 2025, AT TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL, ABUJA
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1.0 Distinguished Governors, Honourable Ministers, Directors, World Bank Group and Participants.
2.0 It is with great joy and honour that I stand before you today to welcome you all to this important National Lands Registration and Documentation Programme. This programme marks a significant milestone in our effort to strengthen Nigeria’s land administration system. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our distinguished guests and stakeholders who have taken the time to be here today.
3.0 Today’s high-level workshop is aimed at sensitization on the benefits of National Land Registration and Documentation Programme. It is not intended to usurp or invade the constitutional powers of the State as custodians of land but to seek the support and cooperation of all States for the successful implementation of a National Lands Registration and Documentation programme in Nigeria.
4.0 This initiative is not just a government-driven programme but a collective effort that requires the cooperation of all stakeholders. State Governments play critical roles in land administration, and we encourage their full participation in aligning their systems with not only national standards but global best practices. Likewise, the private sector and financial institutions must support this process by integrating digital land records into mortgage and real estate transactions.
5.0 On this note, I wish to express my profound gratitude to our partners, facilitators and organizers for their dedication to making this workshop a reality. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development remains committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that land registration in Nigeria is efficient, secure and beneficial to every citizen.
6.0 Once again, I welcome you all and looking forward to a productive and impactful deliberation.
Thank you and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE HON. MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA, AT THE WORKSHOP ON THE NATIONAL LAND REGISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION PROGRAMME (NLRDP), TRANSCORP HILTON, ABUJA, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
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1. Let me begin by expressing my heartfelt gratitude to the World Bank for their steadfast support in advancing the land administration reforms championed by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Your commitment of time, resources, technical expertise, and knowledge has been invaluable in driving the transformative agenda of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. We deeply appreciate your partnership and shared vision to create a historic impact in this sector.
2. I would also like to acknowledge the innovative efforts of several State Governments. Many of you have taken commendable steps to improve land management and governance within your jurisdictions. Your willingness to collaborate with the Federal Government, through the Ministry and our partners like the World Bank, demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing the critical challenges in land governance. As a federation with distinct jurisdictions, we must work together to bring order and efficiency to the land sector. Working in silos will not yield the results we all desire.
3. Now, as many of you know, Nigeria has faced longstanding challenges in land governance. These include:
• The lack of a systematic, credible, and uncontested framework to identify property ownership, interests, and locations.
• The cumbersome and inefficient property registration process, which has resulted in less than 10% of land in Nigeria being registered under the current sporadic system.
• The absence of authoritative data to support effective land administration.
• Limited access to available land records.
• The existence of the Land Use Act of 1978 (now Cap 2004) without the necessary regulations to facilitate its implementation.
• The absence of a national institution to advise the Council of State, which is constitutionally empowered to make regulations for the Act.
• Inadequate data and information for effective land valuation in both urban and rural areas; and
• The lack of essential infrastructure, such as geodetic stations, land use maps, township plans, and functional land registries.
4. Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, today’s workshop marks a significant step in the current administration’s efforts to implement long-overdue reforms. These reforms are essential to unlocking the immense potential of Nigeria’s landed assets for economic growth, wealth creation, poverty reduction, capital accumulation, and national development through the National Land Registration, Documentation, and Titling Programme.
5. Let me emphasize why this initiative is so important. Over 90% of land in Nigeria is unregistered and untitled, making it impossible for landowners to leverage their assets for economic purposes. Experts estimate that this has resulted in a dead capital exceeding $300 billion. Addressing this issue is not just about administrative efficiency; it is a critical step toward economic transformation.
6. In 2024, the Ministry conceived and developed the framework for this Programme, with the primary objective of partnering with State Governments to achieve specific goals.
7. First, we aim to register, document, and title all land parcels to unlock Nigeria’s dead capital, empowering landowners to utilize their assets for economic growth. For the Federal Government, this will increase revenue through land taxes, registration fees, and titling charges, while also enhancing economic growth by enabling landowners to use land as collateral for loans and investments. For State Governments, it will improve land governance and transparency, attract investments, and increase internally generated revenue (IGR) through land-related transactions.
8. Second, we plan to develop and launch a National Digital Land Information System (NDLIS) to modernize land administration. This system will centralize and digitize land records, reducing bureaucracy and corruption in land transactions. For the Federal Government, it will improve efficiency, enabling faster processing of land titles and registrations, while for State Governments, it will streamline processes, reduce delays, and improve access to accurate and up-to-date land information.
9. Third, we seek to increase the formalization of land transactions from less than 10% to over 50% in the next 10 years. This will expand the formal economy, enhance the capacity to track and regulate land markets, and improve access to credit for citizens and businesses. For State Governments, it will increase revenue from formal land transactions, improve land market efficiency, and empower marginalized groups, such as women and youth, through formal land ownership.
10. Fourth, we will train and deploy technically competent land registration officers nationwide. This will standardize land administration processes, reduce dependency on external consultants, and improve public service delivery. For State Governments, it will create a skilled workforce capable of handling complex land registration and titling processes, ensure faster and more efficient service delivery, and strengthen collaboration with federal agencies.
11. Let me be clear: this initiative respects the jurisdictional independence of State Governments. Our role is to establish a uniform framework that enables States to build credible, efficient, and interoperable land titling and registration systems, fostering nationwide integration and functionality.
12. To achieve these objectives, the Ministry in 2024 solicited and secured the World Bank’s collaboration on the project. Today’s event marks the culmination of a series of engagements between the Ministry and the World Bank, the most recent of which is Technical mission to Nigeria in November last year, which included visits to states such as Kano and Lagos.
13. Partnering with the World Bank gives us access to technical capacity, global best practices, proven technologies, and financial resources. Their extensive experience in supporting similar initiatives worldwide positions us to address the unique challenges of Nigeria’s land governance.
14. The World Bank’s recent technical mission provided invaluable insights into the current state of land administration in Nigeria. The findings and recommendations from this mission will serve as the foundation for the discussions and action plans emerging from this workshop.
15. One of the key topics we will discuss today is the implementation of Systematic Land Titling and Registration (SLTR). Since the inception of formal land registration in Nigeria in 1883, the processes have been conducted under a non-compulsory sporadic system, which is slow, cumbersome, opaque, and expensive for the average landowner. It is no surprise therefore that less than 10% of the entire land in our country is registered in 140 years.
16. As we discuss it is important for us to reference the work of the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reforms (PTCLR) that was set up in 2009 so we can build upon the exhaustive and comprehensive work that they have already done. I want to believe that the PTCLR have done one of the most extensive and well researched work on effective land administration in our country. There is no need re-inventing the wheel. In search of best practices and the most practical, viable, and credible way of achieving rapid and transparent titling and registration in Nigeria, the PTCLR adopted the Systematic Land Titling and Registration (STLR). The SLTR allows a systematic identification, demarcation and adjudication of every aspect of land within a jurisdiction in the presence and concurrence of the adjoining parcel owners. I believe that there is industry wide and global acceptance that it is the best and most proven method for titling with adoption by several states already.
17. Experience show that our work must go beyond implementing STLR. There is the need for us to legitimize Systematic Land Titling and Registration under the framework of the Land Use Act (LUA). From our engagements with the PTCLR, they noted that there were challenges after the STLR was introduced. Through their intervention, it was resolved that legitimizing SLTR in Nigeria, under the legal framework of the Land Use Act requires regulations.
18. I understand that the PTCLR developed eleven regulations which included Systematic Land Titling and Registration. The regulations has provisions to declare an area as SLTR Area; defined powers and duties of SLTR Officers amongst others.
19. I also understand that the the draft resolutions were subjected to a 2-day workshop in 2013 in Abuja that was co-sponsored by the World Bank and GEMS3 with participation from all stakeholders.
20. The PTCLR briefed me that in fact four of the regulations including Systematic Land Titling and Regulation were presented to the National Economic Council (NEC) and endorsed in May 2017. These are pending presentation to the Council of State for enactment as stipulated in Section 46 (1) of the Land Use Act.
21. So, the issue of adoption and utilization of STLR is already a concluded issue. I believe, what remains now is to have the National Council of State to approve it.
22. Another critical area of discussion will be the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital tools in modernizing land administration. These technologies have the potential to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in land registration. We must explore how to integrate these tools effectively into our systems to ensure a modern, accessible, and user-friendly land registration process.
23. Additionally, we will examine the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in land registration. Digitized land administration presents significant investment opportunities, and we must identify successful PPP models that can be adapted to the Nigerian context. Collaboration between the public and private sectors will be essential to mobilizing the resources and expertise required for the NLRDP.
24. Traditional and community leaders also play a vital role in land governance and dispute resolution. We must develop strategies to integrate customary land tenure into formal registration systems and reduce land disputes. Their involvement will ensure that the NLRDP is inclusive and respects the rights of all Nigerians.
25. As leaders, our mandate is to solve problems. The current state of land administration in Nigeria, with less than 10% of land registered and titled, is unacceptable. Similarly, the low livability of our urban centers is a pressing concern. However, I view these challenges as opportunities to make a lasting impact. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President, the Ministry is committed to driving this transformation. With the support of the World Bank, we are on the cusp of making history in Nigeria.
26. Before I conclude, let me reassure the State Governments, our partner the World Bank and all stakeholders that we have a President with the political will to drive this agenda. He recognizes the critical role of land administration in economic development, the importance of building livable cities, and the transformative potential of housing development.
27. At the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, we are fully aware of the gaps in housing and urban development and are committed to addressing them decisively.
28. I wish us all productive deliberations and look forward to the outcomes of this workshop.
29. Thank you, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
HOUSING MINISTRY INAUGURATES ANTI-CORRUPTION UNIT
Housing Ministry Inaugurates Anti-Corruption Unit
MEETING OF THE HON MINISTER OF STATE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,, RT HON ABDULLAHI YUSUF ATA AND PERMANENT SECRETARY, DR SHUAIB BELGORE WITH THE VIETENESE MS ALLEN LE & PARTNERS INVESTMENT CONSULTING JOINT COMPANY
Meeting of the Hon Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development,, Rt Hon Abdullahi Yusuf Ata and Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore with the Vietenese Ms Allen Le & Partners Investment Consulting Joint Company