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Mar

2026

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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.

Jul

2025

Housing Ministry Pays Glowing Tributes To Late President Buhari * Buhari, a leader who had a deep patriotic conviction, love for his dear country - Belgore * He was a man of integrity, uprightness, honesty - Staff Management and staff of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development led by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore have joined other Nigerians in pouring glowing tributes to the late President Muhammadu Buhari who passed away last Sunday, July 13th. In compliance with the Presidential directive to all MDAs, the housing ministry opened the condolence register for its staffers to register tributes and condolences on the late President. The Management and staff of the Ministry, led by the Permanent Secretary trooped out to sign the condolence register. A good number of staffers signed the register as the seven days mourning period ends today. In his tribute, the Permanent Secretary wrote " President Buhari lived his life as an upright, consciencious and incorruptible man. A leader who had a deep patriotic conviction and love for his dear country, Nigeria". Dr. Belgore also said that, President Buhari led Nigeria at a critical time when the citizenry was getting discouraged and loosing confidence in the country, stating that " Buhari inspired hope and confidence". Belgore, who mentioned that, President Buhari appointed him to the position of Permanent Secretary in August 2020, stated that the former President gave charge to all his appointees to deliver. "President Buhari appointed people to positions and charged them to work and deliver, and in most cases they did", Belgore stated. He prayed to God almighty to have mercy on Buhari, grant him Aljanna Firdausi, console and give comfort to his family. “The entre country mourns this great patriot", he wrote. General reactions and kind of expressions on the person of late Muhammadu Buhari by the staff of the Ministry who signed the condolence register, attested to his uprightness, integrity and honesty. They also prayed for the repose of his gentle soul. The Ministry had also observed the seven days mourning period which ends today, and the national flags were also lowered at half mast for the one week period. ...

Jul

2025

STATEMENT BY THE HON. MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari at a hospital in the United Kingdom today. Nigeria has lost a statesman of historic stature — a true patriot, a man of principle, and a leader who dedicated his life to the service of the common man and the progress of our nation. His legacy of integrity, discipline, and commitment to national development will forever be remembered. May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, reward his good deeds, and grant him eternal rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus. Ameen. Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa Hon. Minister of Housing and Urban Development ...

Jul

2025

Minister Dangiwa Presents NASAP Vision, Digital Craft-Hub at National Council on Skills * Says Craft-Hub: Uber for artisans will make it easy to find verified artisans - just like booking a ride The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has formally presented the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP) to stakeholders at the 6th National Council on Skills (NCS), chaired by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima at Presidential Villa, Abuja. "NASAP is a strategic response to the deepening shortage of skilled artisans in Nigeria’s construction sector" Dangiwa stated. The Minister described NASAP as a flagship intervention under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, designed to deliver practical, market-ready skills to Nigerian youth and raise the standard of housing delivery across the country. “Whether it’s public or private housing projects, poor workmanship is undermining quality and safety”; “NASAP is not just another training scheme. It’s a national effort to professionalize artisanship, restore quality, and connect skills to jobs”, the Minister stated. A key feature of NASAP is Craft-Hub, a digital platform that the Minister described as “Uber for artisans.” After undergoing training and certification, artisans will be digitally profiled and onboarded to a national database accessible to developers, contractors, and the general public. Each profile will include location, trade, ratings, and work history, building trust and enhancing job opportunities. “We are building trust in skills,” the Minister said. “Craft-Hub will make it easy to find verified artisans — just like booking a ride.” NASAP is designed as a 6-month intensive training programme, combining classroom instruction, hands-on practicals, mentorship, and jobsite exposure. It covers 10 high-demand construction trades: 1. Bricklaying and Masonry 2. Plumbing and Pipefitting 3. Electrical Installations 4. Carpentry and Woodwork 5. Painting and Decorative Finishes 6. Welding and Fabrication 7. Tiling and Floor Finishing 8. POP and Screeding 9. Upholstery and Furniture Craft 10. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration The goal is to train and certify 10,000 artisans annually, creating a steady pipeline of skilled professionals to meet the demands of Nigeria’s growing housing sector. The programme will leverage existing Building Craft Training Schools in Kuje and Yaba, with new centres planned for Imo and Yobe States. NASAP is structured to roll out in three phases: * 2025 - Pilot implementation in select states (3,000 artisans) * 2026 - Nationwide rollout * 2027 - Establishment of Regional Centres of Excellence. NASAP will operate through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, with the Ministry providing initial funding and working with development partners such as the World Bank, AFDB, UNDP, GIZ, JICA, and ESG aligned private investors to mobilize additional resources. “We recognise that we cannot do this alone,” the Minister noted. “Our strategy is collaborative. Everyone, states, DFIs, employers, and training institutions has a role to play.” In his response, Vice President Kashim Shettima commended the Honourable Minister for the initiative, describing NASAP as a game-changing intervention that aligns with the federal government’s priority to close the skills gap in infrastructure delivery. “This initiative is timely and visionary,” the Vice President said. “If properly implemented, NASAP will go a long way in fixing the skills deficit that continues to undermine construction quality across the country.” Following the presentation, the Council advised the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to deepen engagement with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to ensure full alignment of NASAP’s curriculum and structure with national certification frameworks. With strong inter-agency collaboration and sustained support from stakeholders, NASAP has the potential to dramatically raise the quality of construction in Nigeria, create jobs, and reduce dependence on foreign artisans. ...

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Dec

2023

GOODWILL MESSAGE BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA, AT THE AFRICA HOUSING AWARDS AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER, ABUJA 17TH DECEMBER 2023

1.   Protocols
2.   First, I would like to thank the organizers of the Africa Housing Awards for inviting me to deliver a goodwill message at the 5th edition of this annual event.
3.   I sincerely believe that the task of developing Africa’s housing sector, ensuring increased access to decent and affordable housing is a collective endeavor. It is a patriotic job that requires the contribution, active participation, and monitoring of all stakeholders and stakeholders across the entire housing value chain. From developers, mortgage bankers, development finance institutions, government owned housing institutions, housing policy leaders, advocacy institutions and groups and so many others. We are all part of the housing eco-system and all that we do in our various spaces and areas of responsibilities impact positively or negatively our collective desire to build a better and functional housing system that works for Africans.
4.   This is why I want to take a special moment to commend those who conceived, birthed, and have sustained the Africa Housing Awards. I am particularly impressed at the continental theme of the Awards: Africa – Not Nigeria Africa Awards.
5.   This yearly practice of recognizing and honoring housing industry personalities, leaders in both private and public sectors who have demonstrated uncommon commitment in the discharge of their duties is a vital to promoting the spirit of excellence in the industry.
6.   As the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, I would like to encourage all stakeholders in housing delivery in all countries in Africa and Nigeria to never loose sight of the responsibility that goes with each office that we hold. Whether in the private sector or the public sector – we must be constantly reminded that our job is to house Africa. And there are millions in need of housing, and they cut across all income segments. We must at all times never lose sight of the fact that the decisions that we take, the energy that we commit or don’t commit have practical results.
7.   So, to all the institutions, individuals that are going to take home awards today, I want to congratulate you for being outstanding in the discharge.
8.   Their recognition and honor should stir all of us to work harder towards ensuring that we fix the housing shortfall in Africa as we unlock the catalytic power of the housing sector to ignite national development.
9.   At the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development we have outlined a bold Action Plan to Actualize the Renewed Hope Vision for Housing and Urban Development in Nigeria.
10.   As part of our plans to ensure that housing agencies under the supervision of the Ministry are optimized to deliver on our target of providing affordable homes to Nigerians, we have composed a Housing Reform Team of experts, stakeholders, agency representatives, professional bodies, and academia to develop a robust framework for reform of the housing sector including thorough review of relevant laws and facilitation of necessary legislative amendments. This includes the Land Use Act, 1978, National Housing Fund (NHF) Act,1992, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Establishment Act, 1993, Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Act,1973, PenCom Act to allow for increased investment in housing.
11.   We are also working to implement the much-needed reforms that will ensure quick, easy, and efficient access to land. We have composed a land reforms team comprising state governments, traditional rulers, relevant agencies, professional bodies, academia, stakeholders to ensure buy-in and inclusivity.
12.   In line with the Renewed Hope plan to ensure that all Nigerians including the NO INCOME, vulnerable and underprivileged groups have access to decent and dignified accommodation, we are also creating the framework for the establishment of a National Social Housing Fund (NSHF). This is because we believe that access to decent shelter is a not only a necessity but a human right and that all Nigerians across all income segments deserve a decent home to live and grow.
13.   We have also prioritized building materials manufacturing in the country. This will ensure economic growth, create jobs, and reduce dependency on imports. To ensure success, we have composed a Building Materials Manufacturing Task Team comprising of experts and representatives from relevant government agencies, academia, professional bodies, and industry associations. They will conduct a thorough assessment of the current state of the building materials manufacturing sector and produce a strategic plan for reforming the sector for implementation. Our plan is to build six (6) building materials manufacturing hubs, one in each of the six (6) regions of the country.
14.   To increase the stock of housing supply, we have also composed and will inaugurate a Multi-Agency Project Delivery Team. The Team will ensure that all housing agencies including FHA work together towards optimizing their strengths to increase the stock of quality houses to Nigerians. The Team comprises highly qualified and experienced professionals with expertise in housing development, urban planning, infrastructure, finance, and project management.
15.   Under our New City Development Plan, the Ministry plans to lead partnerships with the private sector, local and international investors, towards redefining the concept of cities in Nigeria and decongesting city centers and state capitals in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.
16.   The first phase of the New City Development Plan aims to deliver Renewed Hope Cities ranging from 1,000 housing units per site in one location in each of the six geo-political zones of the country and FCT namely: Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Borno, Nasarawa, Rivers, and Enugu States, while the remaining thirty (30) States will have Renewed Hope Estates each with a minimum of 500 housing units.
17.   The Renewed Hope Cities will have inclusivity at their core: They will include Multi-Level Flats to cater to low-medium income earners; Terrace and Detached Bungalows and Duplexes for the high-income earners. The Renewed Hope Estates will have 1,2- and 3-bedroom affordable bungalows.
18.   Overall, we aim to deliver under this phase 1, a total of 40,000 homes from a mix of sponsors comprising the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s budgetary allocation, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), and through Public Private Partnerships with reputable developers in the delivery of the new cities.
19.   Ownership Options include Mortgage Loans, Rent-to-Own and Outright Purchase. At 25 jobs per unit, the first phase of the project will create direct and indirect 1,000,000 jobs helping to achieve the target to lift 1million Nigerians out of poverty.
20.   Under Phase 1 of the Slum Upgrading Programme, the Ministry plans a total of 26 sites nationwide. This includes four (4) sites in each of the six regions of the country totaling twenty-four (24) and two (2) in the FCT. The key services to be provided at the identified sites will include water supply, solar streetlights, rehabilitation of access roads, construction of drainages and waste management and sanitation services amongst others.
21.   These are some of our key focus areas at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. We are fully aware of the challenges ahead of us and are passionate about making a difference. However, we know that we are only one part of the housing value chain and as such know that for us to achieve, we would need the support of all stakeholders.
22.   So, once again I want to thank the organizers of this 5th edition of the Africa Housing Awards, and I congratulate all the winners while encouraging us all to continue to work harder towards ensuring that we provide increased access to decent and affordable housing to all Africans.
23.   Thank you all.

Dec

2023

TALKING POINTS FOR THE HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ARC. AHMED MUSA DANGIWA, AT THE NIGERIA DIASPORA INVESTMENT SUMMIT (NDIS) COURTESY VISIT, ON TUESDAY, 12TH DECEMBER 2023

Protocol

Good morning, ladies, and gentlemen.

1. It is my pleasure to welcome the leadership of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) under the leadership of Hon. Abike Dabiri to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

2. I also want to appreciate and acknowledge the innovative drive of the NiDCOM Chairman and her team for the good work that they are doing in actualizing the mandate of the Commission.

3. Like I said at the 6th Edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, NIDCOM has over the years championed several initiatives and programs that are helping our country leverage the massive potential of our diaspora for national development. We have over 20million Nigerians in Diaspora remitting an average of over $24bn per annum.

4. Madam Chairman, we commend your leadership, the support of your team and partners and pray for more strength and wisdom to tap this huge potential.

5. As a Ministry, we are willing to support Diaspora initiatives in the housing and urban development space as well as encourage partnerships with the Diaspora towards making a change in the housing and urban development narrative of our dear country.

6. We are also committed to providing necessary support to NiDCOM’s plans to ensure that Nigerians in diaspora can own homes in Nigeria.

7. At the Summit, I launched the FMBN Diaspora Mortgage Loan which I had initiated and developed as the MD/CE of the Bank.

TALK ABOUT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE FMBN DIASPORA MORTGAGE LOAN:

8. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA)is also involved as part of the Ministry’s efforts to cater to the Diaspora. They have undertaken to develop the Diaspora City Project under a Public Private Partnership comprising the FHA, The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the private sector.

TALK ABOUT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE FHA DIASPORA CITY PROJECT

9. Our overall goal is to ensure that as our brothers and sisters’ sojourn abroad, they also have a decent shelter over here in Nigeria to call their home.

10. I would like to assure Madam Chairman that the Ministry is committed to taking relevant actions towards ensuring that FMBN and FHA deliver on the stated objectives of these initiatives.

11. Thank you for your attention and may God bless Nigeria.