FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Follow Us:

Federal Ministry of

Housing & Urban Development (FMHUD)

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Welcome To Federal Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development.

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

Housing And Urban Development.

Inspection Tour Of Houses For The National Housing Scheme.

Housing And Urban Development.

Mar

2026

LATEST PRESS

Housing Ministry Honours Outstanding Staff at 2025 Ministerial Awards Ceremony

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has held its 2025 Ministerial Rewards and Recognition Award Ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to promoting excellence, integrity, and outstanding service delivery within the Civil Service.

The colourful ceremony, which took place at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja, brought together top management staff, directors, and employees to celebrate eleven exceptional officers whose dedication, professionalism, and performance distinguished them among their peers.

The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, stated that the initiative aligns with the directive of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to institutionalize a culture of merit-based recognition, productivity, and excellence across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

The Minister expressed deep appreciation to the Award Selection Committee for their diligence and transparency in the screening process, noting that their efforts ensured that only truly deserving staff were honoured.

“This occasion is one of the proud moments for the Ministry. I am particularly pleased with the spread of award categories and the quality of awardees selected from across various departments,” he said.

Arc. Dangiwa further emphasized the importance of mentorship in the service, urging Directors and senior officers to deliberately groom and guide younger officers before exiting the system. According to him, sustained mentorship is critical to preserving institutional knowledge and strengthening the future of the Civil Service.

In his opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, described the awards ceremony as a strategic initiative to motivate staff, encourage healthy competition, and reinforce a culture of excellence and accountability.

He noted that the Ministry’s performance at previous national Civil Service Awards, where some staff emerged winners, has further inspired the drive to achieve greater recognition at the national level.

“Our goal this year is not only to participate but to excel by winning multiple awards, including the overall best in the Civil Service category, which comes with significant incentives such as houses, vehicles, and computers,” he stated.

Dr. Belgore explained that while many officers are deserving of recognition, the awardees represent the peak of performance, having emerged through a rigorous and merit-driven selection process. He added that the Ministry has institutionalized a robust recognition system, including monthly staff awards and departmental “Staff of the Month” displays, culminating in the selection of overall best performers.

“Those honoured today have demonstrated consistent excellence and have earned their recognition through hard work and commitment to duty,” he added.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Director of the Special Projects Unit, Mr. Olatunde Ajayi, described the ceremony as a platform to celebrate excellence and inspire others to strive for higher standards of service delivery.

He assured that the selection process adopted by the Ministerial Awards Selection Committee was thorough, transparent, and strictly guided by Federal Public Service policies and guidelines. According to him, the criteria focused on measurable performance, accountability, commitment to service delivery, and continuous improvement.

The 2025 Ministerial Rewards and Recognition Award Ceremony underscores the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to building a motivated workforce driven by excellence, professionalism, and dedication to national development.

Aug

2025

Housing Ministry, Nigeria Police Force Establish National Task Force to Recover Encroached Federal Lands and Properties The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced the establishment of a National Task Force on the Recovery of Encroached Federal Government Lands and Properties in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, the Minister commended the IGP for his exemplary leadership in repositioning the Force to align with the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to secure lives, property, and the future of Nigeria. Arc. Dangiwa, who led a delegation of the Ministry’s management including the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, emphasized that Federal Government lands are not mere parcels of soil but national assets held in trust for all Nigerians. “They are meant to host housing estates, infrastructure, and public projects that create jobs, drive development, and expand opportunities. When they are illegally occupied, development is stalled, investments are wasted, and the collective future of Nigerians is shortchanged,” he stated. The Minister expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police for approving the Ministry’s request to set up the Task Force, describing the approval as a strong signal of the Force’s readiness to protect national assets. The Task Force, which will include representatives from key Ministries, Agencies, and Security Services, will spearhead a coordinated nationwide effort to recover and safeguard Federal Government lands and properties. “With the full support of the Nigeria Police Force, I have no doubt that this initiative will succeed,” Arc. Dangiwa assured. He further emphasized that safeguarding Federal Government lands is central to the implementation of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as these assets will now be better secured and put to work to advance development, empower communities, and improve lives. “Safeguarding Federal Government lands is not just about protecting property; it is about protecting the promise of a better Nigeria. It is about ensuring that every project built on these lands contributes to Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda - a Nigeria where every citizen can live with dignity, security, and opportunity,” the Minister affirmed. In his response, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to the joint Task Force, stressing that housing is critical to the welfare of citizens. He welcomed President Tinubu’s directive for the allocation of over 1,000 housing units to Police officers, describing it as a measure that would boost their welfare and strengthen their service to the nation. The collaboration between the Ministry and the Nigeria Police Force sends a clear national message: Federal Government assets belong to the people, and under Renewed Hope, they will be protected, preserved, and utilized for the good of all. ...

Aug

2025

DISCLAIMER 753 Houses Seized by EFCC: No Sale Rights Given to Any Company/Consultant. * Ministry warns general public not to fall victim to fraudsters, advises public to contact the Ministry’s officials directly. The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development wishes to categorically inform the general public that it has not appointed or given sale rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), linked to the former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele. The disclaimer became necessary on the backdrop of a claim by a company named Pink Synergy Global Company Limited, that it has been appointed as official auctionaires for the sales of the 753 units houses by the Federal government. The ministry learnt that the company has written proposal and introduction letters to unsuspecting Nigerians and agencies asking them to purchase expression of interest form to purchase the houses. The copy of the Pink Synergy Global Company Limited letter sighted by the ministry has one Yashim Kejang, Chief Executive as the signatory. For the avoidance of doubt, no sales of the 753 units houses has commenced by the Ministry. The Ministry is informing the public that it will give a clear and adequate announcement regarding the sale as well as strategy outlined for the sales of the houses, as directed by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The public is advised to direct all inquiries to the ministry through the departments of Public Building and Housing Development, and Press and Public Relations, for clarification before committing any resources. ...

Aug

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. ...

SPEECHES

May

2024

WELCOME REMARKS BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ENGR. ABDULLAHI TIJJANI GWARZO, AT THE OFFICIAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF THE 500-HOUSING UNIT RENEWED HOPE CITY IN KANO ON THURSDAY 23^RD MAY 2024

Protocols

Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests,

I want to begin my remarks by specially welcoming the Executive Governor of my dear State, Kano, His Excellency, Engr. Abba Yusuf. We are happy to have you here with us today.

As a son of the soil, it is indeed my pleasure to welcome you all, on behalf of the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, to Kano State for the groundbreaking ceremony of this 500-housing unit Kano Renewed Hope City.

This project is part of a Nationwide Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme of the Ministry, which His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially launched earlier this year in Abuja, under which we plan to deliver 50,000 housing units in phase one.

During the launch of the Programme in Abuja, my Minister, my brother and friend, a close political ally, a dynamic leader and housing expert, who hails from our neighboring state, Arc. Dangiwa, told Mr. President that we plan to TURN THE COUNTRY INTO A HUGE CONSTRUCTION SITE.

As a professional, the Hon. Minister understands not only the importance of shelter to decent living but also the power of housing as a catalyst for development. Through this programme, we plan to unlock the power of the housing sector to create jobs, boost economic development, and help achieve Mr. President's goal to build a $1 trillion economy. And Kano, as a huge part of this country, will be seeing a lot of these projects, Insha Allah, with all the benefits that they bring.

In other words, this 500-housing unit Kano Renewed Hope City project will also encourage economic growth and opportunities. It will create job opportunities during the construction phase for masons, bricklayers, plumbers, electricians, traders, suppliers of building materials, and continue to generate economic benefits for the State and its citizens.

Beyond laying bricks, this project will offer a wide range of amenities that enhance the quality of life for the beneficiaries. It will provide the development of access roads, electricity, water supply, and other essential infrastructure that improve the standard of living.

I want to express our appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for giving us the opportunity to drive his vision for affordable housing for Nigerians. We are committed to justifying his confidence in us by bringing this vision of QUALITY HOUSING FOR ALL under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme to reality.

Thank you, and God bless.

May

2024

REMARKS BY THE HON. MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA, AT THE LAUNCH OF THE 500-HOUSING UNIT RENEWED HOPE CITY IN KANO ON THURSDAY, MAY 23^RD 2024

Protocols

Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

First, I would like to thank His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for honoring our invitation to be a part of today’s event.
Although I am from Katsina, Kano is also dear to me as a place of friendship and a place of beautiful memories. So today, I am very excited to be here as the Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development to perform the groundbreaking for a 500-housing unit Renewed Hope City.
The Renewed Hope City in Kano comprises 100 units of 1-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, 300 units of 2-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 100 units of 3-bedroom semi-detached bungalows.
We have designed these housing units in a way that makes it easy and affordable for people to offtake. We have used organic designs to allow for future expansion as the income of beneficiaries increases. What this means is that the 1-bedroom can be expanded to 2 bedrooms and a 2-bedroom expandable to 3 bedrooms as the owner’s financial situation improves or he grows in service.
As we break the ground on this project, I want to charge the developers, Messrs. Cosgrove Investment Limited, Vibe Bottega Ltd, and Frasier Stone Ltd to ensure that they build according to specifications. I expect you to deliver a quality job because we will not tolerate substandard. We also want you to have this work finished within the next three months so that we can begin the process of getting Kano indigenes to purchase and move in.
We have created different options to enable everyone who has a source of income and livelihood to own these homes when they are completed. These include single-digit mortgage loans with up to 30-year terms provided by the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Rent-to-Own schemes, and Outright Purchase options for those who can afford to pay upfront.
I want to state that today's groundbreaking event is part of a larger vision of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, when he launched the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project with a 3,112-housing unit project in Karsana, Abuja, earlier this year.
Under Phase One, we plan to deliver a total of 50,000 housing units across Nigeria. The cities will have between 500 - 1,000 housing units per site in one location in each of the six geopolitical zones in the country and the FCT, while the estates will have 250 units per site in the remaining thirty (30) states.
With this housing programme, we plan to unlock the massive potential of housing development to create jobs, uplift lives and boost economic development. Statistics show that construction one housing unit creates an average of 25 direct and indirect jobs. So, for this 500 housing units we are hoping to create jobs for over 12,500 people. This is besides the economic activities including persons selling food, supplying blocks, building materials and the likes. The value chain effect is big and creates positive economic impact.
Nationwide, we currently have estates in 12 States and Cities in 3 States. The estates are sited in Katsina, Yobe, Gombe, Abia, Nasarawa, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Sokoto, Oyo, and Osun. The cities are in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos.
Yesterday we did the groundbreaking for the Estate in Kano. After here, we will be proceeding to Yobe and to Gombe for the groundbreaking ceremonies. In total, we are breaking ground for 1,250 housing units across four states in Northern Nigeria.
Under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, we are particular about giving Nigerians value for money. The funding for these projects comes from the N50 billion 2023 Supplementary Budget of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. We have already awarded contracts for 3,500 housing units in those 13 States. States that have not been covered under the 2023 Supplementary Budget will be included in the 2024 Budget, and I urge all State Governments who are yet to provide land for these projects to do so promptly.
At this juncture, I also want to appreciate and thank His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, for promptly granting our request for the provision of land at no cost. This singular act has helped us reduce up to 30% of the cost of the units in this city for the benefit of potential homeowners. This is a dividend of responsible governance and I applaud Your Excellency for this.
Before I close my remarks, I want to thank and appreciate our President for providing the vision and the political will necessary for us to make a difference in terms of delivering decent and quality housing to Nigerians.