


Dangiwa Reads Riot Act to Renewed Hope Housing Developers * Warns of blacklisting non-performing contractors and demolition of substandard works The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has issued a stern warning to developers handling Renewed Hope Housing Projects across the country, urging them to ensure timely delivery and strict adherence to quality standards. Speaking during a status review meeting with developers on ongoing housing projects in several states, the Minister made it clear that the Federal Government will not tolerate negligence, substandard execution, or delays in project delivery. “This administration is committed to doing things differently. Do not assume it’s business as usual. It is not. If you signed a contract with the government, you must deliver accordingly,” the Minister stated emphatically. Arc. Dangiwa declared that non-performing contractors risk being blacklisted—not just from future housing projects with the Ministry, but from all Federal Government housing and infrastructure contracts. He also warned that any substandard structures discovered on project sites will be demolished and the responsible contractors sanctioned. “We are not just building houses, we are building homes. If you collect government funds, you must deliver results. We will not fold our arms and allow incompetence or bad faith to derail the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said. While expressing appreciation for developers who have shown commitment and professionalism, the Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s determination to honour all contractual obligations—provided that quality and timelines are respected. In a related directive, Arc. Dangiwa tasked Federal Controllers of Housing in the states to intensify monitoring and supervision efforts on all project sites. He urged them to provide consistent guidance and ensure that construction activities proceed smoothly and in compliance with specifications. The Renewed Hope Housing Programme is a flagship initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, designed to expand access to affordable housing for Nigerians and drive inclusive development.
FG Partnes World Bank On Land Reforms, Administration Challenges * Aims to increase land registration process from less than 10% to over 50% in the next 10 years * State governments key partners in achieving specific goals - Dangiwa The Federal government of Nigeria is set to intensify engagements with the World Bank to implement reforms that would unlock the potentials of Nigeria’s landed assets through the National Land Registration, Documentation, and Titling Programme (NLRDP) The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa disclosed this at the workshop on National Land Registration and Documentation Programme (NLRDP), held on Wednesday March 19, 2025, in Abuja. He decried the long standing challenges Nigeria has faced in land governance which includes; inefficient property registration process which has resulted in less than 10% of land registration in Nigeria, lack of a systematic and credible, framework to identify property ownership, interests, and location, lack of essential infrastructure, Inadequate data for effective land valuation in both urban and rural areas, among others. The Minister outlined the frameworks devised by the Ministry in collaboration with the State governments to address the challenges to include; registration, documentation, titling of all land parcels to unlock Nigeria’s dead capital, developing a National Digital Land Information System, formalizing land transactions from less than 10% to over 50% in the next 10 years. He also spoke about Plans to train and deploy technical competence in land administration officers nationwide, emphasizing on collaboration between federal and state governments to establish a uniform framework. To achieve these objectives, Arc. Dangiwa informed that the Ministry in 2024, solicited the partnership of the World Bank, pointing out that the 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”, he said. Accordingly, The Minister acknowledged that the World Bank's technical capacity, global best practices, and financial resources were crucial for addressing Nigeria's land governance challenges. He noted that a key topic to be discussed at the workshop; "The Implementation of Systematic Land Titling and Registration (SLTR)," would address the current land administration process which is outdated and expensive, leading to less than 10% of the entire land in the country being unregistered since 1883. “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”, he explained. He also emphasized on the need to build upon the exhaustive and comprehensive work done by the Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reforms (PTCLR ). Accordingly, he mentioned the significance of legitimizing Systematic Land Titling and Registration under the framework of the Land Use Act (LUA), informing that the Presidential Technical Committee developed land regulations, which included provisions for the STLR. Dangiwa further informed that the regulations were endorsed by the National Economic Council in May 2017, adding that it was awaiting the approval of the National Council of State. Similarly, Arc. Dangiwa noted that another key area for discussion is the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital tools in modernizing land administration, highlighting these technologies enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in land registration. The Minister as well hinted on adopting Public- Private Partnership in land registration and digitization, emphasizing PPPs plays significant role in mobilizing resources and expertise for land administration reforms. While acknowledging the important roles of traditional and community leaders in land governance and dispute resolution, Arc Dangiwa emphasised the need to 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," he stated. The Minister also highlighted the exploration of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in land registration and digitization, as well as the role of traditional and community leaders in land governance and dispute resolution. He further reassured the State Governments, the World Bank and all stakeholders of the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to drive the ongoing transformation in the Nation’s Land Administration . In his goodwill message, the Chairman Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, stated that the Committee was fully committed to providing robust executive support that would ensure the success of the National Lands Registration and Documentation programme. According to him, some of these supports include; Land and social frameworks, conducting of oversight functions to ensure accountability, collaborating with state Assemblies to harmonise land related matters, among others. Also in his goodwill message, the Country Director of the World Bank, Dr. Ndiamé Diop represented by the Senior Social Development Specialist, Dr. Mike Ilesanmi expressed happiness to be part of the initiatives of the National Land Registration and Documentation Program as it aligned with the World Bank’s vision to eradicate poverty. He noted that the workshop was an initiative that would help unlock investments at the National and sub-national level, further assuring of the Bank’s readiness to continue in the support to get the expected outcome from the program. Similarly, the Chairman, Land Reform Task Team in his goodwill Rev. Ugochukwu Chime, stated that the Land use act was long overdue for an overhaul, acknowledging the need to have a comfortable land management allocation and execution protocols which is very critical for any development in a nation. Earlier in his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore noted that the National Lands Registration and Documentation Programme was a pivotal and significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s land administration system as well as a crucial factor in promoting economic growth, social stability, and national development. He outlined some key objectives of the programme to include; Ensuring a unified and efficient Land Registration System by working closely with state governments, Land actors and Agencies with the view of creating a standardised approach that will reduce duplication, inconsistencies, and bureaucratic bottlenecks, Leveraging Technology for land digitization which aims at transition from manual to digital land records that improves data security, minimise fraudulent activities, and facilitate ease of doing business in real estate and mortgage sectors in line with global best practices, others. In his welcome address, the Director, Lands and Housing Development, ESV. Collins Alabi sought the support and cooperation of all states for the successful implementation of the national land registration and documentation program. He recognized the critical role of the state governments in land administration, encouraging them to align their land administration systems with national and global standards. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including State Governments, development partners and professional in the private sector and academia to discuss the way forward in achieving the initiatives. ...
FG Advances Public -Private Partnerships to Drive Housing and Urban Development - Dangiwa * says partnering Shelter Afrique Development Bank to Deliver 5,000 Affordable Housing Units Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has disclosed that the Ministry is intensifying efforts to harness Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a key strategy for addressing critical housing and urban development challenges in Nigeria. He made this known at the Renewed Hope Housing Public Private Partnership Summit held at Shehu Yar'adua Centre, Abuja on Monday,17th March, 2025. The theme for the Summit is “Leveraging PPPs to Deliver Renewed Hope Agenda for Housing AND Urban Development." The Minister noted that the vision to convene industry leaders, housing institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders to deliberate on leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for housing and urban development was both timely and transformative Arc. Musa Dangiwa also affirmed the ministry's commitment and determination to break the cycle of inaction and deliver tangible results in the housing sector, adding in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Ministry is spearheading transformative initiatives to enhance urban renewal, optimize federal assets, and improve land administration through Public Private Partnership. He bemoaned that the Nigeria is battling with inadequate housing supply to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population and the prevalence of substandard housing where over 70% of Nigeria's 43 million housing units do not meet the basic standards of habitability, safety, sanitation, accessibility, and infrastructure as outlined by the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). Arc Dangiwa also revealed that aside collaborating with National Population Commission, the ministry has established an Industry -Wide Team to develop a National Housing Data Infrastructure in order to have credible housing data. However, Federal Government is working with an estimated housing deficit of over 20 million units and bridging the gap would mean delivering 500,000 housing units annually over the next decade, at an average cost of N10 million per unit, meaning it would require over N5 trillion annually (approximately $6.25 billion) to achieve that. "This scale of investment necessitates a collaborative strategy involving both the government and the private sector," He said. Accordingly, the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) is a key part of the ministry’s efforts to ensure that it conceive and implement large scale affordable housing and urban development interventions as well as create significant impact nationwide to complement budgetary allocations. The Minister noted that under a PPP framework arrangement, the Federal Government is working to deliver 100,000 Units with a Consortium of Developers, informing,under the phase one of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the ministry would deliver seven (7) Renewed Hope Cities targeting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lagos, Kano, Maiduguri, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Nasarawa with effective demand for housing. Arc Dangiwa also informed that in a broader effort to enhance urban renewal and slum upgrade programs, the Ministry is strengthening collaborations with multilateral institutions, particularly UN-Habitat emphasising the recent presidential approval for Nigeria's $500,000 annual subscription to UN- Habitat marks a significant step toward large -scale urban interventions. To further facilitate urban development discourse and networking among stakeholders, he revealed that the ministry is planning Nigeria's first National Urban Forum in alignment with New Urban Agenda. On Federal assets nationwide, the Minister said that the Ministry is exploring innovative PPP models to optimize underutilized federal assets, including dilapidated properties and prime land, hinting plans are underway for the possible establishment of a Housing and Urban Development Special Purpose Investment Vehicle (SPIV) to transform these assets into revenue-generating projects that will fund affordable and social housing. He said that over the nineteen months, the Ministry has aggressively pursued PPP-driven solutions, but the scale of the challenge remains vast. As such, the Ministry is calling on technically and financially capable partners to collaborate in delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda. "We need more PPPs to drive these ambitious projects. If you have value to add to our work,you can be assured of a willing and committed partner in us," Arc Dangiwa stated. Also, the Minister signed a landmark housing development partnership agreement with Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing across the country. "The agreement is historic because this is the first time the Federal Government, through the Ministry , is directly collaborating with ShafDB to access developer financing for affordable housing," the Minister remarked. He explained that the first phase of the partnership will deliver 5,000 housing units, with plans for nationwide expansion, noting the agreement underscores governments commitment to making homeownership more accessible to Nigerians. The Minister also said ShafDB will support in providing technical advisory services, including comprehensive assessment of Nigeria's housing market using its innovative VIRAL model. He explained the model will lead to the development of country housing deficit reduction strategy paper and three PPP transaction models for affordable housing and urban renewal projects. He added that the bank will also give assistance in identifying strategic private sector partners, structuring market- attractive PPP transactions , and raising fund for housing and urban development initiatives, noting capacity building programs in form of training, workshops, and policy development exercise will be conducted to enhance the ministry's capabilities. Meanwhile, the Minister has called on the management of Infrastructure Concession Regulation Commission ( ICRC )to modify the it guidelines on PPP to accommodate the "unique characteristics and challenges" of housing development. He said, "Housing development often requires different financial mechanisms, shorter timelines, and a focus on affordability and social impact, making the current ICRC guidelines less than ideal without further modifications." Arc Dangiwa outlined the areas the ministry has issues with ICRC to include; focus on large scale infrastructure, financial model incompatibility, target market and affordability,land acquisition and regulatory challenges amongst others, expressing optimism that working with the new management of the Commission, all the problems will be resolved to enable the ministry speed up its PPP projects. Earlier in his goodwill message, the Chairman Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, reaffirmed the unwavering dedication of the Committee to supporting progressive policies and legislative framework that fosters sustainable housing development, adding that creating an enabling environment for PPP’s to thrive required robust legal and regulatory frameworks. “We stand ready to collaborate with all stakeholders to facilitate this objectives”, he said. Senator Tambuwal assured that the legislative efforts of the Committee would remain focused on ensuring transparency, streamlining processes and eliminating bureaucratic bottlenecks that hinder private sector investments in housing. On his part while giving his welcome remarks, the convener of the Renewed Hope Housing Summit, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi Shodimu, informed that the summit which is the first National Open dialog on Public Private Partnership in Nigeria’s housing sector, aims to foster collaboration between public and private stakeholders in the sector. He said it marked a significant milestone in addressing Nigeria's housing deficit estimated at 17 to 28 million units, and promoting sustainable urban development. Dr. Shodimu further informed that the summit aims to increase awareness of PPP models, identify innovative financing options, and develop comprehensive policy recommendations. Also in his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, stated that the summit was a testament to the government's commitment to fostering partnerships that will harness the strengths of both Public and Private sectors, to meet the growing demand for affordable housing. He expressed confident that the collaboration between the two sectors would play a transformative role in addressing the challenges facing the housing sector. In her presentation of the PPP strategy and framework for Housing and Urban Development, the Head Public Private Partnership (PPP) of the Ministry, Arc. Abimbola Asein, brought the participants up to speed with the vision and mission of the Ministry. To achieve the vision, she outlined some strategic objectives to include; Increasing Affordable Housing Supply, Enhancing Urban Infrastructure, Fostering Innovation and Sustainability, Ensuring Inclusivity and Equity, among others. Arc. Asein mentioned key programs and initiatives that would help translate the strategic objectives into action, flagship programs such as the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme which targets the delivery of 200,000 affordable housing units by 2030, and the National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrade Programme, aiming to develop 50 urban and slum upgrade projects by 2030. Accordingly, Arc. Asein listed some key elements of the PPP framework to include Policy and Regulatory Reforms, Strengthening of Institutional Structures, and more. Highlight of the event was the signing of memorandum between the Housing Ministry and the Shelter Afrique Development Bank, as well as the presentation of a milestone award by the Real House Communication LTD, to the Honourable Minister for the giant strides so far achieved in the Ministry. ...
Belgore Inaugurates Housing Ministry 2025 Procurement Planning Committee. * Urges the committee to adhere to regulations of probity, transparency, accountability The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore (OON), has inaugurated the Procurement Planning Committee (PPC) of the Ministry, for the 2025 financial year. The committee under the Chairmanship of the Permanent Secretary, comprises representatives from all departments of the Ministry At the inauguration, Dr. Belgore stated that despite the fact that the 2025 budget which has been signed by President Bola Tinubu awaits further communication from the Budget office, he informed that the Secretary General of the Federation (SGF), has authorized the commencement of the procurement activities for the year. “ I have had a preview of the budget that has been approved by Mr. President, and I gladly tell you that what the ministry proposed is largely in tact, we have additions from quite a substantial volume of constituency project. We’re closing in very close to an additional 50 billion, It's a lot of work”, he said. Accordingly, the Permanent Secretary outlined the Terms of Reference of the PPC to include; preparing the needs assessments and evaluation of procuring entities, Identifying goods, works, and services required, preparing an analysis of cost implications of the proposed procurement, and aggregating the requirements within the department to enable the possibility of obtaining an economy of scale. He also emphasized on the need to aggregate requirements between departments, particularly the training needs of departments under one umbrella so that nearly every ministry staff member would benefit from training this year, and in turn integrate the Ministry’s expenditure into the yearly budget. Belgore urged the members of the committee to adhere to regulations of probity, transparency, and accountability; emphasizing on the adoption of the template from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to help keep the mandate of the Ministry in view. Similarly, he charged the committee members with dedication and hard work to the mandate of the Ministry, saying that he would reward all diligence. He further encouraged all the departments to make their inputs required to get the Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME), Bills of Quantities, and other required documents ready in due time, hoping that the 2025 budget would all commence by April, and contracts awarded by July, 2025. Earlier in her opening remarks, the Director Public Procurement of the Ministry, Koriotaa Okobiah, (mrs), stated that the inauguration was in line with the provisions of sections 16 (1B) and 18 of the public procurement Act, 2007. Mrs Okobiah informed that the inauguration also was in compliance with the circular from the Office of the Secretary General of the Federation (OSGF) for the preparation and submission of the procurement plan for the 2025 financial year and commencement of procurement activities. “Various departments of the Ministry submitted their nominees to serve in the committee”, she added. ...
We are Committed to Improving Staff Welfare - Dangiwa
....Engages Tulsi Foundation Hospital to provide Free Medical Eye Test, Care for ministry's staff
As part of its commitment to improving the welfare and well being of staff, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has engaged the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation Eye Hospital, Abuja to provide free eye medical tests and care for the staff of the ministry.
While declaring the commencement of the free eye care exercise, Minister Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, stated that, welfare of staff is paramount in order to build a healthy workforce to attain high performance. According to the minister, the eye hospital service delivery is not for profit venture rather service to humanity.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, described the free eye medical test for the stsff of the ministry as a milestone in response to staff welfare, pointing out that the issue of welfare is not only limited to money, but it covers the overall wellbeing of the staff. Dr Ogunbiyi applauded Minister, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa for bringing this free eye medical care, saying that it is the first of its kind in the ministry.
The coordinator of the Tulsi Chanrai Eye Hospital Foundation, commended the minister for the gesture, ssying that he didn't hesitate in welcoming the idea after mentioning it to him.
Housing Ministry Inaugurates Delivery Task Team on Presidential Priorities, Deliverables
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Marcus Ogunbiyi, PhD has inaugurated a delivery task team on the Presidential Priorities and Ministry's Deliverables.
The task team is a 25-man team drawn from the Ministry’s Headquarters, alongside some Agencies of the Ministry.
In his address, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi expressed optimism that the inauguration of the task teams would mark a turn around for Ministry’s activities in the sense that all departments would be responsive, having the knowledge that all activities would be monitored and reported in order to reflect the Presidential mandate of outstanding performance.
He emphasized on the importance of the task team, urging the team to know their roles and responsibilities as well as take their duties very seriously in order to execute their tasks excellently.
Dr. Ogunbiyi informed the team that there would be quarterly reporting and assessment on the Ministerial and Presidential deliverables, and as such, an awareness seminar would be organized for the task team where more details of their tasks would be unveiled.
“We must be able to monitor and guide all the activities to know where we are at a given time”, he stated.
The Permanent Secretary also stressed the importance of generating accurate data by the task team, adding that there was need for efficient and effective method of collecting and managing data such that would capture every task the team would embark on.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister on Administration, Adamu Ladan, noted that it was an honour and a milestone in the Ministry to inaugurate the task team because the present administration has taken the initiative which is a very fundamental one to the deliverable of its mandate.
He advised the task team to consider themselves very critical and key to the implementation of the Ministry’s mandate and so should take every task very importantly.
Referring to a law by the Central Coordinating Unit (CCU), Ladan advised that every data provided would be accounted for, stressing that every tiny detail in the implementation of the ministry’s deliverables must be captured so that the data being supplied will be cogent.
“We shouldn’t be found wanting in any aspect of our deliverable, so I urge us to pay attention to the tasks assigned to us and carry it out responsibly”, he stated.
Speaking on behalf of the task team, Director Planning Research and Statistics of the Ministry, Mohammed Bala Saulawa, appreciated the Permanent Secretary and the Honourable Minister for his support, encouragement as well as the responsibility given to them.
Saulawa assured the Permanent of their commitment to always come up with accurate and reliable data that would make the Ministry as a whole, proud.
He also disclosed that the department was working seriously to meet up with the timeline set by the CCU and as a result, issued a circular to all departments to submit their performance and achievements in order for a presentation to be made to the Honourable Minister and the Permanent Secretary before any action by the CCU.
He further appreciated the Permanent Secretary for approving a workshop for the task team officers and also pledged on behalf of the team to deliver their responsibilities effectively.
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.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE HON. MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AT THE MINISTRY’S 2025 SECTOR RETREAT, HELD AT RADISSON BLU HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS, ON WEDNESDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY 2025.
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HON MINISTER, ARC AHMED DANGIWA, HON MINISTER OF STATE, YUSUF ATA, PERMANENT SECRETARY DR SHUAIB BELGORE AND THE SERVICOM PRESIDENCY, NATIONAL COORDINATOR, MRS NNENNA AKAMEJE DURING THE LAUNCH OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICE CHARTER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2025
Hon Minister, Arc Ahmed Dangiwa, Hon Minister of State, Yusuf Ata, Permanent Secretary Dr Shuaib Belgore and the SERVICOM Presidency, National Coordinator, Mrs Nnenna Akameje during the launch of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development Service Charter, Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
HOUSING MINISTER ARC AHMED DANGIWA AND PERMANENT SECRETARY, DR SHUAIB BELGORE IN A MEETING WITH DEVELOPERS OF RENEWED HOPE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Housing Minister Arc Ahmed Dangiwa and Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore in a meeting with Developers of Renewed Hope Housing Projects.