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Aug
29
2025

LATEST PRESS

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
01
2025

Housing Ministry Conducts Free Eye Screening For Staff    * Initiative, a management responsibility, an important part of staff welfare - Belgore    In a proactive move to enhance the well being and work place productivity of officers, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has organised  a free eye screening exercise for staff of the Ministry, thursday 31st July, 2025.   The screening was conducted in collaboration with the Nothernlight Eye Center, Abuja led by Dr. Justice Amadi.   In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary Dr. Shuaib Belgore emphasized that the initiative was an important part of staff welfare, pointing out that the eyes medically, mirrors what happens in the body; “when they look into your eyes, they can see what is happening with your blood vessels all over the body”, he said.   While he noted that eye diseases can indicate broader health issues, such as hypertension, diabetes and hepatitis, the Permanent Secretary mentioned that the Ministry would also conduct free comprehensive screenings in those health areas in time to come, stressing on the need for early detection and treatment.   Dr. Belgore, who is also a medical doctor highlighted the high rate of sudden deaths in the country, and sought the cooperation of the staff with the Nothernlight Eye Center team, saying that it was the responsibility of the management of the Ministry to help staff find solutions to the diagnosis they would get.   He clarified that eye disorders were not just about refractive errors that require the use of glasses but also include serious conditions like glaucoma, which can lead to blindness if untreated.   While stressing that the aim of the exercise was for prevention and early intervention to maintain eye health and quality of life, he charged the Directors and members of staff to take the screening as an opportunity to detect issues with their eyes, as well as take advantage of interventions by the management.   Dr. Belgore further informed of the availability of additional free surgical assistance for eye disorders like cataracts and glaucoma by the eye Center;   " We are a ministry with a very large number of staff. We're not selecting some to benefit, we want everybody, to be part of this”, Belgore said.   Earlier, the Director of the Human Resource Management, Dr. Akinola Adesina, informed that it was part of the eye center’s social responsibility to conduct the free eye screening for the staff of the Ministry.   He thanked the Permanent Secretary for approving the exercise even with his presence, to ensure that staff with eye challenges get interventions.   On his part, the team leader of the Northernlight Eye Center, Dr. Justice Amadi, stated that the free eye screening programme was part of ways to tackle the growing concerns of visual impairments.   He informed that the programme aims to detect those with visual abnormalities and provide appropriate treatment to align with the World Health Organization goals, particularly the 2025 target of preventing blindness.   Dr. Amadi also noted that their focus was on diagnosing and giving effective treatment plans to various eye conditions, including cancer, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and refractive errors. ...

Jul
30
2025

Housing Minister Declares Open 19th Africa International Housing Show Unceils New State by State Housing  Campain   * Says FG to convene States Housing Roundtables   * To embed Housing Reform Champions in State Governments   Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, officially declared open the 19th Edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS), reaffirming the commitment of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to bridge Nigeria’s housing gap through bold, inclusive, and innovative reforms. Delivering his opening address at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, before an audience of Ministers, Members of Parliament, Ambassadors, development partners, housing professionals, financial institutions, and private sector leaders from across Africa and beyond, Arc. Dangiwa stressed that affordability remains the biggest barrier to homeownership on the continent, despite growing housing supply efforts.   “Across Africa, millions of families still cannot afford decent homes even when they are available. This administration is not just building houses; we are fixing the structural and macroeconomic foundations that will make housing truly affordable and sustainable for Nigerians today and in the future,” the Minister said.   He highlighted the Federal Government’s three-tier Renewed Hope Housing Programme - comprising Renewed Hope Cities, Renewed Hope Estates, and Renewed Hope Social Housing Estates - as the blueprint for delivering affordable homes nationwide.    To date, over ₦70 billion in private capital has been mobilized under Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to drive large-scale urban housing developments. The Minister also spotlighted key interventions by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), including the Rent-to-Own Scheme and Rental Assistance Product, designed to ease housing pressure on urban workers and young families, as well as the upcoming MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF) to expand access to long-term mortgage loans at affordable rates.   In a major announcement, Arc. Dangiwa unveiled plans for a State-by-State Homeownership and Housing Development Campaign, a collaborative initiative with State Governments, private developers, and development partners aimed at bridging policy execution gaps at sub-national levels.   “We will embed Housing Reform Champions in State Governments, convene State Housing Roundtables, and provide hands-on support to structure viable housing projects and unlock financing opportunities,” the Minister explained.   He further reiterated the commitment of the Ministry to urban renewal and slum upgrades, aligning with the UN-Habitat Global Action Plan and the Addis Declaration on Inclusive Urban Development to ensure that “no one and no place is left behind.”   Arc. Dangiwa called on development finance institutions, donor agencies, and the private sector to partner with the Federal Government in transforming shared knowledge from forums like AIHS into tangible results for Nigerians.   “Housing is not a privilege. It is a right. When we invest in housing, we invest in people, jobs, cities, and our collective future,” he said.   The 19th Africa International Housing Show is expected to attract thousands of participants and exhibitors from across Africa and globally, serving as a strategic platform for dialogue, partnership building, and showcasing innovative solutions to Africa’s housing challenges. ...

Jul
25
2025

Housing Minister Assures Contractors of Payments, Urges them Not to Despair   Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa has assured the contractors of the ongoing Renewed Hope Estates nationwide of their payments as soon as practicable.   The Minister spoke in Kano, Friday, July 25th, 2025 during an inspection of the ongoing construction of the Renewed Hope City and Estate in Lambu, Kano State.   Arc. Dangiwa was responding to the complaints of non payments by the contractors handling the Renewed Hope Estate project in Kano, assuring them that government was working to have their payments effected as soon as practicable.   “ I urge you not to despair as all your payments would be made as soon as practicable" he stated.   The Minister was on the inspection along with the minister of state, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Yusuf Ata and some Directors of the ministry.    The federal government through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is currently constructing 250 units Renewed Hope estate in 12 states across the six geo- political zones of the country under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme.   Provision is also being finalized to flag off construction of the same project in the remaining 24 states in order to make affordable housing available for Nigerians.   Government is also constructing seven Renewed Hope Cities, one in each geo-political zone and FCT, with the Kano, Lagos and FCT cities in advanced stage, while the take off in the remaining four zones of north east, north central, south south and south esat is in the offing.    Arc. Dangiwa commended the contractors of the Kano renewed hope estate for the progress of work so far despite the delay in getting payments, assuring them that they will be sorted out soon.   The Minister and team also inspected the site of the Kano 2000 units Renewed Hope City which is under the PPP financing  arrangement, appreciated the progress of work, and charged the developers to adhere with the delivey timeline of end of August, 2025.    "Housing provision is in the priority list of this administration. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intends to bridge the housing gap in Nigeria by making housing available and affordable to all categories of Nigerians", he remarked.   ...

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Apr
28
2023

Shelter Afrique Holds 42nd AGM In Abuja – Nigeria

The hosting of the 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Symposium Of Shelter Afrique (SHAF) is now confirmed to be holding in Abuja Nigeria from the 7th -12th of May ,2023.

Shelter Afrique (SHAF) is a company for Habitat and Housing, established in 1982 by African Governments, the African Development Bank (AFDB) and African Reinsurance Corporation (African–Re).  This company is dedicated to providing funding solutions for affordable housing projects across Africa

Nigeria is a founding member of this company and holds position as the second largest shareholder after Kenya with investments totaling (USD) $30,724,961:00 and a shareholding of 15.80 % 

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shelter Afrique Constitutes the main policy organ of the company and it provides a forum for shareholders to collectively review and deliberate on the performance of the company once every year.

On the other hand, the Annual Symposium held during the AGM, is one of the key activities of Shelter Afrique, which is an avenue for collaboration and synthesizing emerging lessons, knowledge, best practices and innovations. Over the year the symposium has served to document and disseminate information to African Countries, stakeholders and key partners on the provision of affordable housing in Africa. 

Nigeria, as at present is the first Vice –President of the 41st AGM Bureau recently held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe in July of 2022; making her to be in the pole position to become the Chairman of the 42nd AGM Bureau In this wise, the country is going to host the 42nd AGM Symposium in Abuja by May 2023.

Some of the key stakeholders expected at the meeting are:

a)    Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
b)     Mortgage Bankers Association of Nigeria (MBAN)
c)    Family Homes Fund (FHF)
d)    Nigeria Mortgage Reinsurance Company (NMRC)
e)    Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN)
f)    Federal Housing Authority (FHA)
g)    Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
h)     Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN)
i)    Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)
j)     Federal and State Ministries and Agencies in charge of  Housing, Urban Development, Finance and Economic Matters.

Other activities during this AGM are:

Ministerial Roundtable session with Ministers of Planning Economy and Business Development Investor Relations Session as side event. 

It promises to be an impactful session.

 

May
20
2021

FMW&H Rehabilitates and Engages Facility Managers For 24 FG Secretariats Across the Country – Official

The Director, Department of Federal Public Assets Maintenance (FPAM) in the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Arc. Tina Onokwai, said the Ministry has engaged Facility Managers for the 24 Federal Government Secretariats in the six geo-political zones.

She made this remark while presenting her departmental progress report at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja this week.

The Director explained that each Facility Manager carried out the Janitorial, Security, Horticulture and Minor repair works at the Federal Government Secretariats and a total number of Fifty-Nine (59) Workers, which included Plumbers, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, carpenters, cleaners, Security personnel, gardeners and administrative staff, were engaged by the Facility Managers.

“The 24 Federal Secretariats engaged a total of 1,416 Workers thereby socially and economically impacting the Nigerian Society, and the Gross Domestic Product index (GDP) of the country ‘’ she stated.

She added that the tools and consumables procured for the work of facility management were varied and included detergents, disinfectants, air fresheners brooms, glass wipes, industrial extension cables, scrubbing machines chemical sprayers, lawn mowers, sprinklers and hoses among others while the procurement of these items enabled the creation of wealth even at the grassroots.

According to the Director, the Ministry also carried out the rehabilitation in phases and the rehabilitation works in each Secretariat engaged 5,445 direct labour consisting of contractor and labour, 465 Suppliers and 514 food vendors, while about 6,424 employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled Nigerians, including suppliers and food vendors nationwide were granted.

The Director reiterated   that the rehabilitation and facility management works on the Secretariats   were in line with the National Public Buildings Maintenance Policy that provided a framework and attendant guidelines for the management and maintenance of all Federal Government-owned buildings across the country.

“The vision of the policy is that every government public building asset in the country will be maintained in an efficient and sustainable manner to preserve the value of the asset and achieve the purpose for which it was built” she maintained.

She expressed delight that the Economic empowerment derived from these programmes drives, which according to her, drives the purchasing power of market men and women as they engage in economic activities such as shopping for food stuffs, clothing, undertaking healthcare, paying rent or school fees and so on improved within the period.

”This process positively drives money circulation in the economy from one economic sector to the other and  on the side of the Federal Government, the economic impact is to: Improve the Asset value and preservation of Public Buildings,’’  She said , adding that aside ensuring better returns on investment , the process  optimizes the asset utilization and Promotes efficiency of operations especially among the staff thereby supporting the growth of a Maintenance Economy.

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Feb
19
2025

WELCOME REMARKS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AT THE YEAR 2025 SECTOR RETREAT, HELD ON 19th FEBRUARY 2025 IN RADDISSON BLU HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS.

 

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Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development

Chairman, House Committee on Housing and Habitat

Chairman, House Committee on Urban and Regional Development,

Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development,

Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development,

Distinguished Chief Executives of Agencies under the Ministry,

The Media and members of the Press,

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,

 

It is my honour and privilege to welcome you all to this important Sector Retreat organized by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. This gathering brings together key Stakeholders in the Housing and Urban Development Sector to deliberate, strategize and set a clear path for the sustainable growth and transformation of our sector in alignment with National priorities.

 

There is a general consensus that the Housing and Urban Development sector is critical to National development.  The sector provides shelter, fosters economic growth, and it can significantly improve the quality of life for our citizens.  As such, the importance of proper planning, strategic collaboration and efficient implementation cannot be overstated.

 

This Retreat is a significant occasion for us at the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development because it presents a unique opportunity for us to share our achievements, assess where we stand, identify challenges, outline our future plans for the Sector and collectively develop actionable strategies that will drive meaningful progress for the benefit of Nigerians, in line with the Renewed hope Agenda of Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

 

A major highlight of this Retreat will be the signing of Performance Contracts between the Honourable Minister and the Chief Executive Officers of our Agencies. This signifies a strong commitment to accountability, efficiency and results-driven governance in line with the Performance Management System (PMS) policy and guidelines of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). These agreements will set measurable targets for delivering housing solutions, enhancing urban development policies and ensuring sustainable infrastructure across the country.

 

Furthermore, during the course of this Retreat, we will engage in discussions on partnership opportunities, innovative financing options, as well as policy reforms, with emphasis on the reports of the Four  (4) Reform Task Teams constituted by the Honourable Minister in 2024.  I urge all Participants to actively contribute their insights, expertise and experiences, as your collective input is extremely valuable to shaping the future of the housing sector in Nigeria.

 

On behalf of the Ministry, I sincerely appreciate the Honourable Minister and Honourable Minister of State for their visionary leadership and commitment to driving positive change in the sector.  I also extend my gratitude to our esteemed Stakeholders for their continued support and collaboration.  Together, we can build a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient Housing and Urban Development sector that meets the needs of our growing population.

 

Once again, I warmly welcome you all and wish us a fruitful and productive retreat.

 

Thank you and God Bless.

 

Feb
18
2025

ADDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR (FINANCE & ACCOUNTS), BARR. OKORO OSONDU PETER ON THE OCCATION OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE IPSAS IMPLIMANTATION COMMITTEE OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HELD ON FRIDAY, 14TH FEBUARY 2025 AT THE DFA’S OFFICE, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MABUSHI-ABUJA.

 

 It is my pleasure to welcome you as member of this important committee and to congratulate you for being found worthy to serve in this capacity. Today marks a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing transparency, accountability and effective financial reporting.

 

2. Your committee is expected to implement all the operational guidelines issued by the office of the Accountant -General of the Federation vide Treasury Circular Ref.No TRY/A5 & B5/2014 OAGF/CAD/POL./C.0301/VOL.1 dated 23rd October ,2014 captioned “steps to successful Implementation of International Public sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Accrual Basis in Nigeria by 2016” that will ensure the successful implementation of IPSAS by the ministry especially on the Identification,  measurement and Disclosure in our books of account and financial statement, all Non-current Assets of the Ministry including Legacy Assets (Property, Plant and Equipment) acquired prior to commencement of IPSAS Accrual effective 1st January 2016.Moreso, with the recent pronouncement by the Accountant-General of the Federation of the intention to sanction MDA,s that fail to upload their Legacy Assets to the GIFMIS platform on or before 31st December,2024 so as to reduce drastically the negative Net Assets of about 33 Trillion Naira which is not good for the Financial Position of the country.

 

3. I therefore charge you to work collaboratively, leveraging your collective expertise to overcome any obstacles and achieve the committee’s goals. I also want to assure you of my resolve to provide necessary support towards a seamless discharge of your duty.

 

4.  Again I congratulate you on your nomination to serve the nation in this capacity. I wish you God’s guidance.

 

5.  It is therefore my honour and privilege to inaugurate the IPSAS Implementation committee of the Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Development.

 

 Thank you all!         

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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Aug
13
2025

FROM NIGERIA LAND TITLING, REGISTRATION, DOCUMENTATION PROGRAMME, TUESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2025, EKO HOTEL, LAGOS.

From Nigeria Land Titling, Registration, Documentation Programme, Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, Eko Hotel, Lagos.

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