Confiscated 753 - Unit Housing Estate Not on Sale Yet, Beware of Scammers   *  No sale process started by the housing ministry yet.   *  Housing Minister to set up committee to carry out technical assessment, quality test, completion and suggest disposal strategy.    The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development wishes to alert the general public that it has not yet commenced any process for the sale of the 753 - unit housing estate linked to former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele which it has taken custody of from the EFCC, a few days ago.   This clarification became necessary as reports reaching the Ministry indicated that scammers were already on the move to defraud Nigerians, claiming they have slots  from the housing ministry to sell the houses, asking for N500,000 for purchase of non existent expression of interest form.   For avoidance of doubt, the Ministry has just taken over the estate from the EFCC as directed by Mr. President, the houses will be completed by the ministry and all the necessary infrastructure will be provided before offering to the public for sale and for special needs of the government.    The Hon Minister, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa had in that regard announced that the Ministry would set up a technical comittee to carry out physical assessment of the facility, conduct integrity test of the buidings and assertain the infrastructure needs that will make the estate habitable and finally come up with the disposal strategy.   The public is hereby informed that the Ministry will give a clear and adequate announcement, as well as strategy outlined for the sales of the houses, as directed by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.   Accordingly, the general public is therefore warned not to fall victim to fraudsters, and are advised to directly contact the ministry's officials through the departments of Public Building and Housing Development, and the Press and Public Relations for clarification before they commit any resource as regards to the purchase of the houses.   The Ministry remains committed to ensuring that the process is guided by transparency, public accountability, and inclusivity, while delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda in the housing sector.    We urge all Nigerians to remain vigilant and rely only on official communications from the Ministry.   ...

Housing Minister, EFCC Chairman Inspect Recovered 753-Unit Housing Estate from Former CBN Governor   Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, alongside the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, today led a joint team on a physical site inspection of a confiscated housing estate comprising 753 housing units.   The estate, previously linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was recovered by the EFCC and officially handed over to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development following a directive by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   During the inspection, Arc. Dangiwa announced that the Ministry would immediately commence its technical assessments by conducting integrity tests on the buildings. Upon successful evaluation, the structures will be completed and made available for sale to Nigerians through the Renewed Hope Portal, which is already operational.   The Minister emphasized the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability, calling on public office holders to steer clear of corrupt practices. "The government of the day is serious about fighting corruption," he stated, while commending the EFCC and its leadership for what he described as a landmark recovery—one of the most significant in the nation’s history within such a short span of time.   Arc. Dangiwa also urged Nigerians to maintain trust in the EFCC and support its efforts toward achieving more recoveries for the benefit of the public.   Speaking at the event, EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede clarified that what Nigerians had previously seen on television was merely an aerial view of the estate. “The essence of this visit is to show that it is real,” he said, underscoring the transparency and accountability that guide the commission’s actions.   The site visit marks a pivotal step in integrating the recovered estate into the Federal Government’s National Social Housing Programme, aligning with President Tinubu’s vision of affordable housing and good governance.   ...

Housing Ministry Takes Delivery of Recovered Housing Estate of Former CBN Governor From EFCC   •⁠  ⁠Ministry will offer the units for sale to the public and for special government needs - Dangiwa    •⁠  We will monitor the completion and transparent disposal of the properties  - EFCC Chairman    Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has taken delivery of  the 753 Housing Units Abuja housing estate of former Central Bank Governor,  Godwin Emefiele recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).   The Executive Chairman of EFCC, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede handed over the housing estate to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development,  Arc Ahmed Dangiwa at the Ministry’s headquarters,  Mabushi, Tuesday, 20th May, 2025    Minister, Dangiwa commended the leadership of EFCC under Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede for the sustained efforts in the fight against corruption and the recovery of public assets.   " This marks a significant milestone in our collective determination to ensure that recovered assets are put to productive use in ways that directly benefit the Nigerian people. The housing estate recovered from the former Governor of the Central Bank is a case in point" he stated    Accordingly, Dangiwa informed that, following the formal handover of the estate by the EFCC, the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will conduct a joint familiarization tour of the facility alongside efcc team to properly assess it's state.   " We intend to carry out thorough integrity and structural assessments on all buildings and associated infrastructure to confirm their safety and suitability for habitation" the minister stated    He further explained that, a comprehensive technical evaluation will be undertaken to determine the cost of completing all outstanding infrastructure and ancillary facilities, including perimeter fencing, internal roads, drainage systems, a police post, shopping areas, recreational centers, and other essential amenities.   " The Ministry will offer the units for sale both to the public and for special government needs. For the public sale component, we will adopt a transparent and competitive process. This will include nationwide advertisement and the use of the Renewed Hope Portal where interested Nigerians can submit their Expressions of Interest" he remarked    Dangiwa also stated "We are committed to making this a model of accountability and public benefit, and we look forward to working closely with the Commission to bring this effort to a successful conclusion"   In his presentation remarks, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede stated that the handing over of the forfeited properties was a demonstration of the impact of the fight against financial crimes and corruption in Nigeria as pronounced in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   He recalled an investigation into the property which started last year, leading to a civil forfeiture of the asset due to the belief that no one could have owned it legitimately.   He also emphasized on the need for accountability and transparency in managing forfeited assets, informing of the directive from President Bola Tinubu to hand over the asset to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for completion.   “It is important for us to demonstrate to Nigerians that whatever proceed of crime that we had recovered in the course of our work, the application of that will be made transparent to Nigerians so that we will not allow looted assets to be looted again”, he said.   The EFCC Chairman informed that the Estate contained hundreds of apartment on parcel of land measuring 150,462.86 square meters and located at plot 109, cadastral zone, co9, Lokogoma district, Abuja.   Accordingly, he informed that the Commission would monitor the project completion by the Ministry for periodic reports and feedback to the President.   Mr. Olukoyede thanked President Tinubu for creating a conducive environment for the fight against corruption to thrive in Nigeria, as well as the judiciary for standing by the fight, ensuring that people don't get away with process of crime in Nigeria.   Highlight of the meeting was an official handover of document of the forfeited asset to the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development by the chairman of the EFCC.   ...