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Minister Federal Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa.

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Inspection Tour Of Houses For The National Housing Scheme.

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Apr

2026

LATEST PRESS

Housing Ministry Trains Agencies, Developers on PPP, Joint Ventures Housing Development

* Training session, part of activities lined up for the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is set to train heads of housing agencies and developers on leveraging Public-Private-Partnerships and Joint Ventures for housing development.

The training titled “Leveraging PPPs and Joint Ventures for Housing Development” will be conducted in collaboration with Shelter Advisory Services Limited. It is aimed at structuring housing financing in the implementation of viable housing ppps to accelerate housing delivery in Nigeria.

The training session is part of activities lined up for a Summit on Renewed Hope Housing PPP designed for a high-level policy and transaction platform, dedicated to advancing structured PPP for housing delivery in Nigeria.

Stakeholders from federal and state, policy makers, legislators, institutional investors, developers, and development partners will gather to review and align policy frameworks with implementable housing projects.

Essentially, the Summit seeks to move the housing conversation beyond strategy into sustained delivery, translating policy clarity into investable projects and measurable impact for Nigerian cities and communities.

Minister Dangiwa, stated that the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit is aimed at accelerating large -scale housing delivery in Nigeria, under the theme “From Policy to Projects: Financing and Delivering Housing at Scale through PPPs”.

" The central objective of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit: is to bridge the gap between well-articulated policies and tangible, bankable housing projects on the ground", Dangiwa stated.

It will provide a practical, transaction-focused platform where the stakeholders would engage on how to structure, finance, and implement viable housing PPPs, with emphasis to be placed on project pipelines, financing instruments, risk-allocation frameworks, and successful delivery models that can be replicated across states", Dangiwa further stated.

The Chief convener Shelter Advisory, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi-Shodimu, explained that " the Summit recognises Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the most viable pathway for mobilising long-term finance, aligning public land and infrastructure with private sector expertise, and delivering housing at the scale Nigeria urgently requires".

The summit's Keynote will be delivered by Elena Panaritis, Founder of Thought4Action and an international expert in property rights reform, informal economies, and PPP driven housing development.

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is expected to serve as the Special Guest of Honour, with a Ministerial Address to be delivered by Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

Chairmen of the National Assembly housing commitees in the Senate and House of Representatives are also expected to make presentations at the Summit.

Feb

2025

FG Committed to Solving Housing Needs of Nigerians - Belgore The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Shuaib Belgore has restated the commitment of the federal government to solving the housing needs of Nigerians. Belgore retated this when he hosted the marketing manager of China Harbour Engineering Company limited, Mr Nicholas Liu who led his management officers on a visit to the ministry. " The primary mandate of the housing ministry under the Renewed Hope Housing Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is to provide more housing for Nigerians" he stated. Belgore explained that the ministry currently has 14 active construction sites spread across the six geo- political zones of the country, building housing cities and estates, hoping to be commissioned by May 29th He told the Chinese team that the ministry is open to Public Private Partnership (PPP) as it will further advance the solution to housing problems in Nigeria, urging them to cooperate with the ministry to ensure more housing are timely provided. " By May 29th, the Renewed Hope Housing Units will be ready to mark Nigeria's democracy day. The administration is strongly committed to solving the housing problem, not just in the FCT but Nigeria at large" he remarked Earlier, the marketing manager of the China Harbour Engineering Company limited, Nicholas Liu, explained that their company has executed so many gigantic urban housing projects internationally in Kuala Lumpur, Malasia and Sri Lanka. Nicholas added that CHEC adheres to the concept of "building, operating and developing cities" and it has successfully completed world-class comprehensive urban development projects such as Colombo Port City in SriLanka and The Grand in Los Angeles, USA. Thus, it has a wealth of experience in urban planning, construction and development, industry import, operation management and other fields. ...

Feb

2025

Housing, Regional Development Ministries Collaborate to Enhance Ministerial Deliverables * we executed over 100 slums upgrade, urban renewal projects - Dangiwa * we need to align with housing ministry to avoid duplication of projects - Ahmadu Housing and urban development minister Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa and Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu have met to forge a common alliance that would see to the enhancement of their respective ministerial deliverables. The common position was arrived at during the meeting of the two ministers hosted by Arc Ahmed Dangiwa and was attended by the Permanent Secretaries of the respective ministres; Dr Shuaib Belgore of Housing and Mrs Tinuke Watti of Regional Development. Dangiwa was elated to receive the Minister, emphasizing that the meeting was part of the inter-ministerial collaboration that needs to be enhanced between Ministries and Agencies; “ With this type of collaborations, we can exchange ideas and leverage on certain privileges that one has, and find a way of enhancing our Ministrial deliverables that we have sworn to deliver” he stated. He expressed joy in the news that one of the Development Commissions of the Regional Development Ministry was developing over 1000 housing units for their citizens, hoping for more collaborations between the Commissions and the Housing Ministry in order for the built professionals in the Ministry to adequately provide designs, costings and necessary advice for the projects. The Minister reiterated the mandate of the Housing Ministry which is to provide affordable houses for the Nigerian populace, as well as urban renewal and development. He informed that the Ministry has successfully within two years, executed over 100 slums upgrade and urban renewal projects within the country which consists of water supply, drainages, roads, sanitation, street lighting, amongst other projects like intervention in schools and hospitals. In the area of Housing, Arc. Dangiwa explained that the Renewed Hope Cities which are block of flats, duplexes and terraces were planned to be cited in each geo-political zone of the country and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. “Currently we have taken Abuja which Mr. President graciously did the groundbreaking of 3112 houses, funded under PPP, another one in Lagos for 2000 houses and also in Kano for 2000 housing units” he explained. Accordingly for the Renewed Hope Estates, the Minister said the Ministry intends to cover the remaining 30 states with 250 units of 1, 2, 3 bedrooms block of flats, to be cited in two locations of each geo-political zone of the country. He as well showcased the National Social Housing Program which targets the zero and low income earners, the vulnerable and underprivileged citizens of the country, adding that the Ministry intends to commence and develop at least 100 houses in each Local Government Area of the country. Minister Dangiwa emphasized on the power of housing constructions to generate employment, stating that the Ministry’s over 10,112 ongoing constructions can generate at least 250, 000 jobs, at 25 jobs per house. He further assured the Minister of State that staff of the Regional Development Ministry can benefit from the housing projects of the Housing Ministry. Speaking earlier, Minister of State for Regional Development, H.E Uba Maigari Ahmadu informed that the creation of Regional Development Ministry by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was intended to take developments to the grass-root level through the development commissions, which the Ministry oversees as part of its mandate. Acknowledging housing as a cardinal objective of the Regional Development Ministry, Maigari conveyed their desire to align and collaborate with the Housing Ministry through the development commissions, so as to avoid duplication of projects. He infomed the Housing Minister of a 1000 housing units estate at Mafa LGA of Borno state, saying that such edifice would be better implemented through collaborations by both parties. Accordingly, the State Minister explained that the Ministry through the commissions aims to undertake urban renewal, development of infrastructure in selected cities, smart housing, as well as consideration of the financing models to adopt. In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary Dr. Shuaib Belgore, welcomed the Minister of State and his delegation, expressing hope that the interaction between the two parties would result in a collaboration that would deliver benefits to Nigerians. ...

Feb

2025

Dangiwa Applauds Centenary City Project, Says it is a reliable way to increase, boost Nigerian investment opportunities. * charges develpoers of Karsana Renewed Hope City, National Housing Projects on timely completion Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has applauded the Centenary City Plc. The Minister said that the city is a reliable way to boost Nigerian investment opportunities. The Minister made this known during an inspection tour to the Centenary city project in Abuja. He was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore and relevant directors of the ministry. Dangiwa also visited the Renewed hope city site Kasana Kubwa and the National Housing site in Gwagwalada, Abuja. The Centenary City Project Plc, is a Federal Government Legacy Project to celebrate and mark Nigeria’s centenary in 2014, a master planned development designed to create a smart city, attract global investment and position Nigeria as a prime destination for business and development. The Minister was glad to note that the concept of the Centenary City Project aligned with the Renewed Hope City agenda being an inclusive city with various living options and facilities such as sports, medical tourism, amongst others. “The Centenary City has a good location, landmass with free trade zone to increase productivity. It is conducive for both National and international investors." he said. The Minister said that the investors would be invited to explore opportunities at the Centenary City project. On the Kasana Renewed Hope City and National housing Kubwa and Gwagwalada, Dangiwa urged both the estate developers to put all measures in place to ensure the houses are ready and completed by April ending preoaratory to their commissioning by May 29th. Accordingly, he directed that all measures be put in place with timelines to ensure completion of the various housing units by April ending so that it can be commissioned by May 29th. ...

SPEECHES

Mar

2022

Welcome Address By The Ag. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry Of Works And Housing, Engr. C.O Uzo Represented By Director Highways (South-East), Arc. Iquo Lucy Uzodinma At The Commissioning Of The National Housing Programme In Imo State On Thursday, 31st March, 2022.

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1. It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this significant event in the affairs of our National life. I welcome all the eminent and distinguished invited guests to the occasion of the commissioning of the first phase of the National Housing Programme Initiative.

2. On behalf of the Honourable Minister Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, Directors and Head of Units, Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, I welcome all distinguished invited Guests, the Royal Fathers and the entire people of Imo State to this event.

3. As part of President Muhammadu Buhari’s developmental agenda of addressing Housing needs in Nigeria, the Federal Government inaugurated a pragmatic National Housing Programme (NHP) for the construction of acceptable and affordable houses nationwide. The first phase of the programme commenced in the 2016, in 34 States and FCT.

4. The National Housing Programme is being implemented by the Ministry of Works and Housing, under the leadership of the Honourable Minister, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN. It is a Programme borne out of the present Government's desire to provide affordable housing for its citizenry.

5. Further to the above, the Ministry is promoting local content in line with the Executive Orders 3 and 5. The use of available local building materials in the National Housing Programme (NHP) has stimulated the economy through the production and use of the materials. The overall economic value chain arising from the housing construction activities is mostly beneficial to the Nigerian youths.

6. The Ministry has successfully constructed housing schemes under this Programme in 35 States, except for Lagos State where land has not been donated by the state government for the programme. The housing types currently available comprise of 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom semi-detached bungalows and condominiums. The Philosophy behind the National Housing Programme is the provision of pilot scheme that is affordable, accessible and acceptable as contained in the National Housing Policy. The approach to the design and use of materials take cognizance of the cultural and climatic peculiarities of the regions while responding also to the tenets of the Building Energy and Efficiency Code (BEEC) being championed by the Ministry.

7. For the benefit of Nigerian on this initiative, over 1,200 building contractors have been engaged under phases I, II and III of the programme since the inception in 2016 and over 14,500 and 50,140 direct and indirect jobs have been created. During this period, the Ministry is undertaking the construction of over 6,000 housing units in 45 sites, out of which 2,465 units have been completed in 35 States and FCT.

8. At this juncture, I welcome you all once again to the commissioning of this laudable initiative in Imo State.

Thank you and God bless you.

Mar

2022

Speech By The Hon. Minister Of Works And Housing At The Commissioning Of The National Housing Programme In Delta State On Thursday,10th March, 2022.

On behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari, I bring glad tidings and best wishes to the people and Government of Delta State.

We gather together to harvest the fruit of our investment and to commemorate the completion of the National Housing Programme’s Pilot in Delta State.

As we head towards the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure of office, I am happy to also say that we enter a season of completion when many projects such as this begin to bear fruit.

In 34 States of Nigeria, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works and Housing, has delivered projects like this with the support of the State Governors who provided the land.

Today in Delta State at Issele Azagba, Aniocha North LGA, we have completed and we are handing over 68-units of Housing comprising, 24-units in condominium (1 bedroom-4, 2bedroom-16, 3 bedroom-4), 28-units 2 (TWO) Bedroom and 16-units 3 (THREE) Bedroom bungalows.

There are many things to be said about this project, from its design to the Economic impact and the social impact on this community.

In terms of design, this project is the outcome of a national survey conducted by the Ministry of Works and Housing to find out the type of houses Nigerians desired.

The survey revealed a prevalent need for bungalows in the North of Nigeria and flats in the South of Nigeria.

The survey also revealed the need for space such that our houses have one-bedroom units of 60-70 sq. metres, Two-bedroom units of 76 – 103 sq. metres and Three Bedroom Units 110 – 137 of sq. metres. These are extremely generous spaces compared to what is commonly available in the market.
This certainly ensures that the product that is delivered is acceptable to those it is intended for, while it is competitive in the market.

We have offered all these housing units to members of the general public in a non-discriminatory way by opening the National Housing Portal at https://nhp.worksandhousing.gov.ng/ to ensure that those interested are not inhibited by any artificial obstacles and allocations will be made on the basis of those who apply and pay on a first come, first served basis.

While we welcome those who can afford to pay outright, it is not a condition for eligibility and we have offered flexible payment options like mortgages and rent to own which we encourage applicants to pursue.

The story of these housing projects which are now visible and available in 34 States of Nigeria would be incomplete without the efforts of many Nigerians who contributed to its delivery.

To members of the private sector, especially Architects who volunteered their time to work with Architects and other staff of our Ministry at the conception stage to advise on the design, I thank you for your contribution to Nation building.

To my colleagues in the Federal Executive Council who supported this idea and approved the initiative; your votes have birthed fruits of development and impacted lives.

To the legislators in the 8th and 9th National Assembly and members of the Senate and House Committees on Housing, who questioned, challenged and supported us with year-on-year appropriation and undertook oversight visits to monitor progress, I believe your constituents can see from these houses, some evidence of your representation.

To our contractors, suppliers and all those employed in the building process, I thank you for contributing to nation building.

I will now conclude by inviting Mr. President to conduct the commissioning and handing over of this estate.

Thank you for your attention.