Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Deepen Housing Development Cooperation at 2026 Real Estate Future Forum

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 30 January 2026: As part of Nigeria’s investor engagement on the sidelines of the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum (RFF 2026) in Riyadh, the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Saudi Arabian Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing (MOMRAH), Majed bin Abdullah Al-Hogail, alongside senior officials of the Ministry.

During the meeting, Arc. Dangiwa presented Nigeria’s flagship Renewed Hope Housing Programme, highlighting its scale, structured delivery architecture, and strong alignment with private capital. He also showcased the Federal Government’s Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs initiative, aimed at accelerating local production, reducing construction costs, creating jobs, and strengthening Nigeria’s construction value chain.

“Nigeria is positioning housing not just as a social good, but as a major driver of economic growth, industrialisation, and investment,” Arc. Dangiwa said. “Under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, we are delivering homes at scale across income segments, supported by clear policies, bankable PPP frameworks, and strong demand fundamentals.”

He added that Nigeria is actively seeking strategic partnerships with credible Saudi institutions and firms.

“We are keen to deepen collaboration with the Kingdom through MOMRAH and to be introduced to reputable Saudi developers, manufacturers, financiers, and technology partners who are ready to enter the Nigerian market. Our Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs, in particular, offer a compelling opportunity for Saudi investors to participate in local production and long-term value creation,” the Minister noted.
In his response, Minister Al-Hogail welcomed Nigeria’s reform-oriented housing agenda and expressed openness to enhanced institutional cooperation between both countries.

“Saudi Arabia recognises the scale of Nigeria’s housing demand and the seriousness of the reforms being undertaken to unlock private investment,” Minister Al-Hogail said. “There are clear areas of synergy between our housing and urban development objectives, especially in large-scale housing delivery, construction technologies, and local manufacturing.”

He further noted that MOMRAH would support engagement with relevant Saudi stakeholders.

“We see value in facilitating connections between Nigerian counterparts and reputable Saudi entities with the experience, capital, and technical capacity to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s housing and construction sector,” he added.

The meeting reinforces Nigeria’s strategy of leveraging global platforms such as RFF 2026 to mobilise investment, share best practices, and forge strategic alliances that accelerate housing delivery and industrial development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will continue follow-up engagements with MOMRAH and prospective Saudi partners to translate the discussions into concrete investment pathways and project-level collaborations in Nigeria.