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Aug
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2025

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Lagos Renewed Hope City 80 Per cent Completed, Sets for Presidential Inauguration  

 

* Ministry Plans Building Materials Manufacturing Hub in Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos 

 

The ongoing construction of 2000 housing units Renewed Hope City at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos has reached 80 per cent completion and will be ready for Presidential inauguration soon.

 

This was disclosed by Housing and Urban Development Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa during an inspection visit to the site, Thursday August 28th, 2025.

 

Dangiwa stated "the Ibeju Lekki Renewed Hope City project is 80 per cent completed, with over 700 housing units under phase one ready, for commissioning".

 

The Minister said the administration of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR is currently building seven Renewed Hope Cities, one in each geo- political zone and Abuja, FCT.

 

According to Dangiwa, the foundation laying for the second phase of the Lagos Renewed Hope City houses will be done by Mr. President after the commissioning of the 700 units of the first phase.

 

“The Lagos Renewed Hope City, when fully completed, would deliver 2,000 housing units. The project underscores the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bridging housing deficit in Nigeria”, he said.

 

The Renewed Hope Cities and Estates  initiative nationwide is aimed at providing decent and affordable housing for Nigerians. 

As part of his Lagos tour activities, the Minister visited Lekki Economic Trade zone and was conducted round by the Managing Director, Lekki Worldwide Investments Ltd  Adeniyi Akinlusi.

 

Dangiwa inspected various housing projects, industries, building materials, testing laboratories, the deep sea port, Alaro City, Lagos Coastal City, and other ongoing developments.

 

He commended Lekki Worldwide Investments for providing a strategic site for the Federal Government Building Materials Manufacturing Hub within the Lekki Free Trade Zone.

 

He explained that the ministry plans to establish six Building Manufacturing Hubs, one in each geo-political zones, aimed at reducing housing production costs through facilitation of production of local building materials. 

 

He disclosed that an investor has already been secured for the manufacturing hub project, which will cut Nigeria’s housing deficit by boosting local building materials production.

 

"The hub will promote local content, curb rising costs of materials, encourage domestic production, and ensure sustainable housing delivery nationwide", he disclosed.

 

Dangiwa said the intermodal transport infrastructure in Lekki, including a seaport, airport, rail and roads, will support the effectiveness of the hubs, adding that the infrastructure attracts real estate investments, as housing is required to support these developments.

 

Earlier, the MD/CEO Lekki Worldwide Investments Ltd, Adeniyi Akinlusi briefed the Minister on projects, noting that the free zone was designed to stimulate growth, reduce imports, attract investment, create jobs and boost housing.

 

At the Renewed Hope City site, the Executive Director, Loans and Mortgage Services, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Dr. Muhammad Abdul, said the Ibeju Lekki houses are designed to be affordable and accessible to workers and cooperative societies, with the bank providing the lowest interest rates in the market.

 

During the inspection of Alaro City, in the  Lekki zone, the Minister commended the management’s sustainable building efforts, saying it aligns with the government’s plan to close Nigeria’s housing gap

Aug
13
2025

FG to Inaugurate National Building Code Advisory Committee    Housing and Urban Development Minister,  Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has announced plans to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee following the recent launch of a Ministerial Task Team to probe causes of building failures in Nigeria.    Dangiwa spoke in a keynote address delivered at a Workshop on National Building Safety and Structural Integrity Initiative (NBSSII) in Lagos,  Wednesday,  August 13th, 2025    Permanent Secretary,  Dr Shuaib Belgore represented the Minister at the event    The Workshop organised by Lagos State, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, was a national campaign aimed at halting the growing wave of building collapses across Nigeria.   The event, hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Tafawa Balewa Square, brought together government officials, industry experts, and professional bodies.   In his address, the Minister said, “Every building collapse is not just about the lives lost but also about the broken trust between government, professionals, and citizens,”    Dangiwa decryed poor design, substandard materials, and weak enforcement of building codes as root causes of building collapse in the country.   The Minister outlined the National Building Safety and Structural Integrity Initiative (NBSSII), which includes a nationwide audit of structures, a uniform inspection and certification system, strict code enforcement, and the use of e-GIS mapping with real-time inspection reporting.   He also announced plans to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee following the recent launch of a Ministerial Task Team to probe causes of building failures.   Governor Sanwo-Olu hailed the collaboration as a step towards safer cities and highlighted Lagos’ Certified Structural Integrity Programme (CSIP) as a model for other states. “We must build for life, not for collapse,” he said.   Governor Sanwo- Olu stresed that the significance of the joint responsibility among professionals, regulators, and the public to ensure the country’s built  is safe, resilient, and sustainable.   ...

Aug
13
2025

FG Aims To Unlock $150 billion Dormant Land Capital, Boost Economy    * Land4Growth Programme, To Transform Land Administration Nationwide - Dangiwa  The Federal Government is set to unlock over $150 billion in dormant land capital to boost economic growth across the country through the National Land Registration, Documentation and Titling Programme (NLRDTP).   Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa announced the rollout at a Stakeholders’ Workshop on “The Nigeria Land Registration, Documentation and Titling Programme” (NLRDTP) in Lagos, themed “Moving from Inception to Implementation”.   The NLRDTP workshop organised by the ministry in collaboration with the Lagos state government took place at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island,  Lagos   The Minister stressed that Nigeria’s current land administration system leaves less than 5% of land formally titled, leaving individuals to live on lands without secure proof of ownership, billions of naira in potential Internally Generated Revenue untapped for the State Governments, and estimated $300 billion in “dead capital for the Federal Government.   He stated that the “Land4Growth”Programme is not just an administrative reform but a deliberate economic strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, which seeks to turn land from a dormant asset into a productive engine for prosperity, for individuals, States, and the country as a whole.     “It is designed to replace our fragmented, opaque, and paper-based system with a digitised, transparent, and efficient national framework”, he explained.   Arc. Dangiwa informed that the programme aims to Increase formal registration of land titles by at least 50% within 10 years, deploy standardised, interoperable Land Information Systems (LIS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Strengthen State land agencies and registries, unlock over $150 billion in “dead capital”, among others.   Some of the objectives of the “Land4Growth” programme according to the Minister includes; securing land rights for individuals, communities, and businesses, unlocking land’s economic potential as a driver of credit, investment, and housing delivery, increasing States’ IGR through vibrant, formal land markets and efficient property taxation, and more.   He emphasized that the initiative will be led by the states, supported federally and coordinated nationally, respecting the constitutional authority of State Governments over land as enshrined in the Land Use Act.   Speaking on the concerns of States the Minister spoke clearly that States would maintain full decision making power on land matters, with support from partners like the World Bank to ease financial pressure through funding, training and technical assistance.   He also noted that the model is flexible and can adapt to the laws of the states while benefiting from national standards and interoperability; as well public enlightenment campaigns to improve the collection of approved Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os).   Dangiwa informed that the initial phase of the programme would focus on 18 to 20 reform-ready States, targeting the issuance of over 1 million digital titles and the training of more than 2,000 professionals   “This will be supported by LIS and GIS deployment, a National Land Information Repository, and a Harmonised Land Governance Structure to simplify processes, cut transaction times, and boost transparency”, he added.   On the benefits for citizens and states, the Minister noted that individuals would secure land titles that will improve access to credit, reduce disputes, and enhance property values, while For States, modernised records will boost internally generated revenue (IGR), attract investment, and enable better urban planning.   Accordingly, he said the programme would be a foundation for sustainable housing, infrastructure, agriculture, and economic growth, on the National level.   Dangiwa further pointed out that the workshop was a working session to align strategies, learn from successful models like Lagos’ e-GIS reforms, draw from international best practice, and agree on concrete steps for nationwide    Higlight of the workshop was the inauguration of the Joint Technical Committee on Land related matters between the Federal Government and Lagos State Government by His Excellency,,Governor of Lagos State,  Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Honourable Minister,  Housing and Urban Development,  Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa    ...

Aug
09
2025

 FG, Lagos State Host Workshop on Land Titling, Registration, Documentation    * Housing Ministry working with World Bank, States to implement land reforms through NLTRDP   The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and the Lagos State Government are in collaboration to host a stakeholders workshop on National Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP).   Housing and Urban Development Minister,  Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa is scheduled to flag-off the Workshop which will be hosted by His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State.   The Workshop which is slated to hold on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, is expected to have high profile attendance from the built environment; professionals, real estate experts, mortgage institutions and other financial services stakeholders.   Recall that the Federal government through the Housing Ministry was closely working with the World Bank to implement land reforms to unlock the potentials of Nigeria’s landed assets through the National Land Titling Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP).   Similar workshop on National Land Registration and Documentation Programme (NLRDP), was held in March, 2025, in Abuja.   Recently, the Federal government suspended all land allocations and reclamation activities along the Lagos Lagoon shoreline, and a committe set up by the Minister of Housing, Dangiwa to ensure proper documentation, elimination of abuse, examine, and harmonise all approvals and developments along the shoreline.   The Housing Ministry is continuing to collaborate with the States' governments to address the challenges in the areas of registration, documentation, and titling of all lands to unlock Nigeria’s dead capital, develop National Digital Land Information System, and formalizing land transactions.   Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary of the Housing Ministry will be leading a delegation of Directors and relevant officers of the ministry to the Workshop.   ...

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Dec
10
2024

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Nov
22
2024

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

SPEECHES


Mar
19
2025

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

 

Protocols

 

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.  


 

 


Mar
19
2025

OPENING REMARKS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DR. SHUAIB M.L. BELGORE, NPOM, OON AT THE NATIONAL LANDS REGISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION PROGRAMME HELD ON 19TH MARCH 2025, AT TRANSCORP HILTON HOTEL, ABUJA 

 

PROTOCOLS 

 

1.0    I am honoured to make opening remarks at this pivotal National Lands Registration and Documentation Programme. This gathering is a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s land administration system, a crucial factor in promoting economic growth, social stability, and national development. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our distinguished guests and stakeholders who have taken the time to be here today. 

 

2.0   The Theme of this programme speaks directly to one of the most pressing challenges in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector—Land Registration and Documentation more especially, Sub-Saharan African Countries. As we are all aware, land ownership and security of tenure remains fundamental to sustainable urban development, real estate investment, agricultural productivity, and infrastructure development. 

 

3.0   The National Lands Registration and Documentation Programme is a response to these longstanding challenges. This initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, seeks to advocate for the modernization and streamlining of land registration processes across the country by harmonizing land records, digitizing documentation systems, and enhancing accessibility to land information.

 

 The key objectives of this programme include: 

i. Ensuring a unified and efficient Land Registration System by working closely with State Governments and Land Actors and Agencies with the view of creating a standardized approach that will reduce duplication, inconsistencies, and bureaucratic bottlenecks. 

ii. Leveraging Technology for land digitization which aims at the transition from manual to digital land records that improves data security, minimize fraudulent activities, and facilitate ease of doing business in the real estate and mortgage sectors in line with global best practices. 

iii. Providing legal certainty and security of tenure to attain proper land documentation. Landowners will have the assurance of legal protection, thereby fostering confidence in land transactions. 

iv. Enhancing investment opportunities in a well-structured land registration system that will unlock potential of land assets, enabling access to credit facilities and boosting investments in housing, agriculture, and infrastructure.

v. Reducing Land Disputes and Promoting Social Stability in a clear, well-documented land titles system to reduce land-related conflicts that have hindered development and economic prosperity in many communities.

 

 4.0   I am using this medium to laud the significant initiative of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in driving this process. I will also use this opportunity to thank the State Governments, the World Bank, Organizers of this programme and all collaborating institutions for their commitment to addressing this critical issue. The road ahead may be challenging, but with collective efforts, strategic planning, and sustained commitment, we can establish a land registration system we can be proud of. 

 

5.0  Once again, I warmly welcome you all and look forward to a productive and insightful engagement. 

 

Thank you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT


Jun
20
2025

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT


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PHOTO NEWS


Aug
28
2025

INAUGURATION OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MBCAC) BY THE HON MINISTER OF STATE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, RT HON YUSUF ABDULLAHI ATA, THURSDAY, 28TH AUGUST,  2025

Inauguration of the National Building Code Advisory Committee (MBCAC) by the Hon Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Rt Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Thursday, 28th August,  2025

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PHOTO NEWS


Aug
28
2025

PHOTONEWS : RENEWED HOPE CITY PROJECT, IBEJU LEKKI, LAGOS, THURSDAY, 28TH, AUGUST,  2025.

PHOTONEWS : Renewed Hope City Project, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, Thursday, 28th, August,  2025.

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