Renewed Hope Medic Estates, Cities Underway - Dangiwa  *  10,000 housing units across the nation  *   Health Ministry, FMBN, REDAN, PPP involved *  Wellbeing of health care workers, a priority of Renewed Hope Agenda Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in collaboration with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) plans to construct 10,000 housing units RENEWED HOPE MEDIC CITIES across the country in order to meet the housing needs of the Nation’s medical workers. Housing Minister,  Ahmed Dangiwa disclosed the plan during his meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Thursday,  23rd, January, 2025 in Abuja. He appreciated the commitment and sacrifices of the medical workers in saving lives even under challenging conditions, noting that their well-being which includes access to decent and affordable housing was a priority that aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the mandate at this Ministry. “Housing is a fundamental need that directly impacts productivity, stability, and quality of life. We recognize the difficulties many healthcare workers face in securing suitable accommodation, particularly in high-demand urban centers where medical facilities are concentrated. Addressing these challenges requires strong partnerships between the government and professional bodies like yours”, he added. Restating the objective of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme to expanding access to affordable housing for all Nigerians, Dangiwa informed the delegation that, 10,112 housing units were currently under construction in fourteen locations across the country which includes 3,112 units of Renewed Hope Cities in Karsana Abuja, 2,000 units in Lagos State, and 2,000 units in Kano State.  Accordingly, the Minister also said that there were twelve on-going Renewed Hope Estates of 250 units each in twelve States, adding that the Ministry plans to extend to the remaining 18 states in the country, “Your members can take advantage of these housing projects to own their homes”, he encouraged. On the ownership options to the housing units, the Minister informed of an Up to 30-Year National Housing Funds (NHF) Mortgage Loans, a Rent to Own option, Instalment Payment, as well as an Outright Purchase option, adding that the online portal https://renewedhopehomes.fmhud.gov.ng was created by the ministry for ease of application for the homes. The Minister further expressed the commitment of the Ministry to supporting policies and programs that uplift the living standards of Nigerians. “Your visit today strengthens our resolve to design housing interventions that serve our national heroes-those who dedicate their lives to saving others”. He said. Speaking earlier, National President, Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Tope Osundara, appreciated the Minister for supporting and keying into President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, by championing the Renewed Hope Housing project, and making NARD a beneficiary. Emphasizing the importance of the Resident Doctors to the Nation’s Health Care System, the NARD President appealed to the Minister to assist the association to key into the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda, pointing out that it would play a significant role in forestalling the long standing issue of Nigerian Doctors leaving the country. Dr. Osundara informed that the Association is proposing a 1000 housing unit under phase one for a start in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which would serve as a template and encourage other members of the association across the states to key in. He also noted the importance of building housing units for the Doctors in the hospital premises, considering that the Resident Doctors are ideally supposed to be resident within the hospital in order to enable timely attendance to emergencies. Also speaking, the representative of REDAN and a member of NARD, Dr. Suleiman Abubakar Sadiq explained that the RENEWED HOPE MEDIC CITIES project for the Health Workers would be a partnership between the Ministries of Housing and Health, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria and a Public Private Partnership arrangement.   According to him, the housing construction which is expected to commence across the country between January and February 2025, aims to build 10,000 housing RENEWED HOPE MEDIC Estates and Cities across the Nation.   Dr. Sadiq expressed hope that the project would be a significant step toward,  enhancing the welfare of healthcare workers and ensuring they have access to safe and affordable housing, thereby improving morale and productivity in the health sector. ...

Promotion: Dangiwa, Ata Decorate, Congratulate Police Officers    * Urge them to rededicate to Service   Minister and Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa and Yusuf Abdullahi Ata have decorated and congratulated four police officers attached to them on their promotion.   In their remarks during the decoration ceremony that took place at the Ministry's headquaeters, the Ministers urged the officers to rededicate themselves to serving the nation.    Minister Dangiwa stated that success is often accompanied by challenges, encouraging the promoted officers to rise to the new challenges that come with their elevated positions.    "Your promotions were well-deserved, You have demonstrated good conduct in the course of your respective duties,  I wish you  more promotions ahead " he said.   On his part, Minister of State, Rt. Hon. Yusif Abdullahi Ata, rejoiced with the promoted police officers and prayed for Allah's boundless guidance as they discharge their statutory duties.   Former Speaker and immidiate past Governor of Katsina State Aminu Bello Masari, who was in attendance, congratulated the officers and urged them to be thankful to God Almighty for keeping them alive to witness a milestone in their profession.   He noted that Nigeria was in dire need of the services of security officers, particularly the present times when the country is facing security challenges.   The promoted officers were; Kabir Haido, Chief Security Officer to Minister Dangiwa, who got promoted to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), and Jibril Kawari, the Minister's Aide-de-Camp, who was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).   Others are; Jamilu Danjani, Chief Security Officer to the Minister of State, who got promoted to CSP, and Othman Umar Farouk, Aide-de-Camp to the Minister of State elevated to DSP.   ...

Budget 2025: Housing Minister Seeks Increased Funding to Deliver Affordable Housing to Nigerians   * Prioritises completion of ongoing Renewed Hope Housing Projects   * Says insufficient budgetary provisions, allocation and high cost of building materials, a challenge  The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc.Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has highlighted the urgent need for increased budgetary allocation to deliver the Presidential mandate of providing affordable housing and reducing the housing deficit.   The Minister gave the higlight during the 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Lands, Housing and Urban Development, and the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat respectively, Monday, 20th January,  2025.   The Senate Committee is under the Chairmanship of His Excellency Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, while the House of Representatives Committee is headed by Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin.   Dangiwa, who alongside the Minister of State, Rt Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata led the management staff of the Ministry to the budget defence, also presented the 2023/2024  budget performance of the Ministry.   In his presentation, he highlighted the ministry's priorities for 2025, emphasizing the need to complete ongoing housing projects, slum upgrading, and urban renewal programs across the nation.   Arc Dangiwa also listed the focus areas of his ministry in the 2025 budget to include; construction of 20,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda, and completion of National Housing projects in over 20 states and the FCT.   Accordingly, the Minister urged the committee to increase budget allocations in seven key areas which he said were critical to the transformative policies and programmes of Mr President to put the economy on the path of recovery and growth.   The seven key areas, he mentioned were;   - Increased funding for the completion of ongoing housing projects. - Enhanced allocation for slum upgrading and urban renewal programs. - Additional resources for the National Housing projects. - Improved funding for affordable housing initiatives. - Enhanced allocation for housing infrastructure development. - Increased support for housing research and development.  - Improved funding for housing policy and regulatory framework development.   Both committees expressed their support for the vision and commitment of the ministry to turn around the housing sector of the country and assured the Ministry of their collaboration to assist the ministry to meet it's demands and obligations    ...