Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa
Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious nationwide initiative to address Nigeria’s housing shortage, with a focus on delivering affordable homes through strategic partnerships and innovative projects.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, announced the plan during the commissioning of the FHA Express View Estate 1 and FHA Complex in Lugbe, Abuja, on Tuesday.
Represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the minister highlighted that the new estate is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to bridge the housing gap.
“This is more than a ceremonial ribbon-cutting,” Dangiwa stated. “It’s proof that progress is achievable.
The Renewed Hope Agenda is tangible, and through institutions like the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), we’re turning this vision into reality.
President Tinubu has prioritized housing to close the gap, ensure orderly urban growth, and provide every Nigerian—regardless of status—a safe place to call home.”
Dangiwa emphasized that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is spearheading this mission by crafting policies, fostering collaborations, and strengthening institutions like the FHA.
He outlined ongoing projects, including Renewed Hope Cities, set to deliver over 3,000 homes in major Nigerian cities, and Renewed Hope Estates spanning 13 states.
Additionally, a social housing initiative aims to construct 77,400 homes—100 in each local government area nationwide.
The minister called for enhanced cooperation between the FHA, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), developers, mortgage institutions, cooperatives, pension funds, and private sector players to transform the housing landscape.
Chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitat, Abdulmumin Jibrin, stressed the need for increased funding in the sector.
“We have the capacity, human resources, and land, but the challenge is that houses are chasing the money,” Jibrin said.
“We must reverse this so that money chases the houses.”
He urged strengthening the FMBN to address mortgage accessibility issues.
Managing Director and Chief Executive of the FHA, Oyetunde Ojo, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to affordable and livable housing under the Renewed Hope Agenda. “We’ve visited 28 states and secured land allocations in all,” Ojo noted.
“Today’s commissioning of the Express View Estate, with about 50 units of terraces and flats, marks the first phase of a project that will add 110 units to Nigeria’s housing stock upon completion. This is a partnership with BAM Properties that began in 2021.”
Ojo added that the FHA is working to complete other inherited projects, with more commissioning planned in the coming weeks. “We’re building a modern FHA with secure, efficient services,” he said.
“We’ve digitized our property files, secured them on the Galaxy backbone, and operationalized our laboratory for geological and integrity tests.”
Managing Director of the FMBN, Shehu Osidi, highlighted the need to focus on affordable housing for low- and medium-income earners.
“We have houses we don’t need and need houses we don’t have,” Osidi remarked.
“That’s why the FHA and FMBN exist—to finance homes for those who need them most. Through our partnership under the Renewed Hope Agenda, we’re providing bankable guarantees so Nigerians can access mortgages and pay over time.”
The collective efforts signal a robust push to address Nigeria’s housing deficit through innovative financing, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to inclusive development.
