Clarification on Uniform Prices of Housing Units 

This is to clarify that the approved prices apply STRICTLY to the Renewed Hope Housing Estates which are funded through the Ministry's  budgetary allocation,  NOT for the Renewed Hope Cities in Karsana Abuja, Janguza Kano, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos which are being funded through the Public Private Partnership (PPP)

Minister’s Aide Congratulates PR Director on Service Delivery Award

Special Assistant (Media & Strategy) to the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Mark Chiese, has congratulated the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Badamasi Haiba, for leading his department to win the Best Department in Service Delivery award in the Ministry.

Mr. Chiese, during a visit to the Director’s office on Thursday, October 16, 2025, commended Mr. Haiba’s leadership and the professionalism of his team, noting that their efforts have greatly enhanced the Ministry’s visibility and strengthened public confidence.

He further encouraged the staff of the Press and Public Relations Department to sustain their teamwork and commitment toward achieving greater results in line with the Ministry’s mandates and deliverables.

In his response, Mr. Haiba expressed appreciation to the Honourable Minister and the Ministry’s management for their continuous support.
 He dedicated the award to his team for their dedication to excellence in communication and service delivery, and pledged to continue promoting transparency and effective public engagement in line with the Ministry’s housing and urban development goals.

REMARKS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, DR. SHUAIB M.L. BELGORE, NPOM, OON, DELIVERED AT THE 14TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, HOLDING AT THE KWARA INNOVATION HUB, AHMADU BELLO WAY, G.R.A, ILORIN, KWARA STATE, FROM MONDAY, 19TH TO FRIDAY, 23TH JANUARY, 2026

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It is with great pleasure that I deliver these remarks at the Fourteenth (14th) Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development. This auspicious gathering brings together key stakeholders, policymakers, professionals, and experts within the built environment to deliberate on issues that are fundamental to housing delivery and sustainable urban development in Nigeria.

2.    The theme of this year’s Council Meeting, “Achieving Housing Delivery and Sustainable Cities through Effective Land Management, Urban Renewal, Promotion of Local Building Materials, and Public–Private Partnerships in Nigeria,” is particularly timely and strategic. It underscores the urgent need for innovative, practical, and holistic approaches to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit while promoting sustainable, resilient, and inclusive cities.

3.    The importance of housing cannot be overemphasised. The United Nations recognises housing as the second most basic need of mankind, and its centrality to human dignity, social stability, and economic development is universally acknowledged. In recognition of this, the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development—previously subsumed under the Federal Ministry of Works—was a deliberate and strategic intervention aimed at repositioning the sector for greater impact.

4.    Furthermore, the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, places strong emphasis on revitalising all sectors of the economy to achieve sustained and inclusive growth. As government representatives and stakeholders in the built environment, it is incumbent upon us to align our policies, programmes, and actions with this national vision if we are truly committed to building a prosperous and resilient nation.

5.    Under the visionary leadership of the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, the Ministry has initiated several flagship reforms that have placed the housing and urban development sector on a progressive trajectory. These initiatives—many of which are captured in the theme of this Council—form the backbone of the Federal Government’s strategy to scale up housing delivery and improve urban livability across the Federation.

6.    Distinguished delegates, effective land management, urban renewal, promotion of local building materials, and Public–Private Partnerships have proven to be critical catalysts for sustainable housing delivery. Land, which remains the principal resource in the sector, only becomes a true asset when it is properly titled, registered, digitised, and verifiable. Secure land documentation enhances access to finance, stimulates investment, and unlocks wealth creation.

7.    Urban renewal, through the regeneration and modernisation of ageing urban centres, improves livability, optimises land use, and promotes sustainable human settlements. In addition, the growing demands on public resources have made Public–Private Partnerships indispensable in complementing government efforts to scale up housing and infrastructure delivery. The Ministry is also intensifying efforts to deepen industrial capacity through the establishment of local building materials manufacturing hubs, aimed at reducing construction costs, shortening delivery timelines, and creating employment opportunities.

8.    Housing, as a vital sector of the economy, transcends the provision of shelter. It encompasses access to safe, secure, habitable, and affordable homes, and remains a critical driver of a productive and stable society. Sound physical planning, efficient land allocation and utilisation, and effective policy formulation and implementation are therefore fundamental to sustainable housing development. The real estate and construction sectors contribute significantly to economic growth through employment generation, investment mobilisation, savings, and improved labour productivity. Moreover, the availability of decent housing directly influences public health, social well-being, and environmental sustainability.

9.    Nigeria’s rapid population growth and accelerated urbanisation have resulted in a significant housing deficit, which is further compounded by challenges such as limited access to land, inadequate mortgage financing, high costs of building materials, insufficient infrastructure, weak land documentation systems, and shortages of skilled artisans and craftsmen. In response to these challenges, the Ministry is working assiduously to coordinate and harmonise policies, procedures, and institutional frameworks through sustained collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders.

10.    Distinguished participants, achieving sustainable housing delivery and functional cities begins with sound policy formulation, rigorous sectoral reviews, and the implementation of actionable strategies. The National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development remains one of the foremost statutory platforms for generating such critical policy recommendations. The resolutions emerging from the technical deliberations of Directors, refined at the level of Permanent Secretaries, and ultimately considered by this Council, will shape the future direction of housing and urban development in Nigeria and contribute meaningfully to national economic growth.

11.    I wish to assure this distinguished gathering that the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, under the leadership of the Honourable Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, will continue to provide the necessary policy direction, institutional leadership, and coordination required to achieve our shared objectives in the built environment. I urge all stakeholders to demonstrate similar commitment within their respective jurisdictions and spheres of influence.

12.    As we engage with the memoranda presented, I encourage frank, constructive, and solution-oriented deliberations, with a view to adopting policies and strategies that will ensure sustainable, affordable, and inclusive housing delivery at both national and sub-national levels.

13.    As we deliberate in the best interest of our dear country, I wish us fruitful discussions and impactful outcomes.

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

WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR, PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS AT THE FOURTEENTH (14TH) MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON LANDS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, HELD IN ILORIN INNOVATION HUB, AHMADU BELLO, G.R.A, ILORIN, KWARA STATE ON 19TH JANUARY, 2026

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It is my singular honour and pleasure to warmly welcome you all to the Fourteenth (14th) Meeting of the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development, holding here at the Kwara Innovation Hub, Ilorin, Kwara State. I convey the goodwill and best wishes of the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the Management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

2.    This Council Meeting represents the highest policy advisory platform in Nigeria’s housing and urban development sector. Its convening underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive dialogue, cooperative federalism, and evidence-based policymaking aimed at addressing the nation’s housing and urban development challenges. I therefore extend a special welcome to Honourable Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, Directors, State Surveyors-General, representatives of professional and regulatory bodies, academia, the military and paramilitary organisations, and all other key stakeholders in the built environment.

3.    Distinguished participants, the theme of this year’s Council Meeting—“Achieving Housing Delivery and Sustainable Cities through Effective Land Management, Urban Renewal, Promotion of Local Building Materials, and Public–Private Partnerships in Nigeria” is both timely and strategic. It reflects the urgent need to respond holistically to the pressures of rapid urbanisation, population growth, climate concerns, and the widening housing deficit across the country.

4.    Over the next few days, this Council will engage in a carefully structured programme designed to ensure robust technical engagement, policy coherence, and actionable outcomes. The Meeting formally commenced with the arrival and registration of delegates, followed by the Technical Sessions of Directors, which are taking place over two days. These sessions provide the critical foundation for the Council, as Directors deliberate extensively on sectoral issues, review memoranda, assess implementation progress of previous Council decisions, and refine policy proposals for higher-level consideration.

5.    This will be followed by the Meeting of Permanent Secretaries, where the outcomes of the Directors’ deliberations will be further examined, harmonised, and strengthened from an administrative and inter-governmental coordination perspective. The climax of the programme will be the Council Meeting proper, to be attended by the Honourable Minister and Honourable Commissioners from across the Federation, where key policy decisions, resolutions, and strategic directions for the housing and urban development sector will be collectively adopted.

6.    The thematic focus of this Council has been carefully articulated around eight critical areas, namely: policy formulation and implementation; institutional strengthening; effective land management and administration as a foundation for sustainable housing delivery; national land policy and governance frameworks for inclusive urban growth; promotion of local building materials and technologies; urban renewal and regeneration; public–private partnerships as catalysts for housing and infrastructure delivery; and innovative financing and investment strategies for sustainable housing development. These thematic areas are expected to guide discussions, shape memoranda, and inform the resolutions of the Council.

7.    Distinguished colleagues, it is important to reiterate that the National Council is not merely a forum for discussion but a critical instrument for policy direction and implementation. The success of government policies ultimately lies in effective execution, and this responsibility rests significantly on Directors and senior officials at both federal and state levels. As custodians of policy implementation, your technical input, professional judgment, and institutional leadership are essential in translating Council decisions into programmes and actions that deliver tangible benefits and lasting succour to our citizens.

8.    The requirement for States and stakeholders to submit memoranda aligned with the theme of the Council, as well as status reports on the implementation of decisions reached at the 13th Council Meeting in Gombe, is therefore central to ensuring continuity, accountability, and measurable progress within the sector. These inputs enrich deliberations and enable the Council to take informed decisions grounded in practical realities.

9.    As we engage over the coming days, I encourage all participants to contribute constructively, share experiences and best practices, and propose pragmatic, implementable solutions that align with our institutional mandates and regulatory frameworks. Let our deliberations be guided by a shared commitment to reducing Nigeria’s housing deficit, strengthening land governance, revitalising our cities, and improving the quality of life for all Nigerians.

10.    Once again, I warmly welcome you all to Ilorin and to this important Council Meeting. I wish us fruitful deliberations, meaningful engagements, and successful outcomes.

Thank you for your attention, and I wish you a pleasant stay in Kwara State.