We are Committed to PULAAKU Initiative Implementation - Dangiwa ….. embraces partnership with Refugees Commission Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has stated that the federal government is committed to ensuring successful implementation of the Pulaaku initiative to make substantial difference in the lives of those who are Internally Dispalced as a result of banditry and other forms of violence. The Minister made this known when he received a delegation from the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) on a visit to his office  Recall that Dangiwa was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Chairman of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Pulaaku Initiative, a large-scale resettlement programme aimed at addressing the root causes of farmers-herders conflicts and fostering national unity in seven states of the Country. The Minister stated that the provision of 7,000 housing units across the seven states is an attestation to a collective determination to foster resilience and stability in communities.  “This initiative embodies the spirit of compassion, solidarity, and inclusivity, values that are integral to our vision of a prosperous and harmonious society”, he said. The Minister embraced a partnership with the Refugees Commission,  noting that with it's input, the Pulaaku Initiative would achieve greater success being that the target beneficiaries of the program falls directly within their mandate; “You know where they are, you have all the relevant information about them”, he added. He also expressed optimism that the synergy with the Commission, leveraging respective strengths would ensure that the Pulaaku Initiative achieves its objectives and in turn create a brighter future for all those affected by displacement and violence. On his part, the Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI, Aliyu Tijjani Ahmed, commended the appointment of the Housing Minister as the Chairman of the Steering Committee for the implementation of the Pulaaku project. While he decried the alarming rate of 6.1 million registered displaced persons currently in the country, he informed the Minister of their efforts so far in providing shelter for the internally displaced persons in some states like Zamfara, Nasarawa, Maidugiri, Kano and Edo State. The Commissioner further appealed for a collaboration with the Honourable Minister in his capacity as the chairman of the steering committee for the Pulaaku initiative to provide a lasting solution that would address the predicament of the IDP’s. ...

Borno, Nasarawa Governors Commit to Providing Land to Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme …Housing Minister reiterates commitment to Leveraging Public Private Partnerships to Tackle Housing Deficit Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule and his Borno counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum have moved to make land available in their respective states for the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates programme of the Federal Government. This is in a bid to ensure their citizens become early beneficiaries of the affordable housing programme. They gave the assurance to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa during the commissioning of the first phase and flag-off of the second phase of the Nasarawa Technology Village in Karu Local Government Area of the state on Monday 11th March 2024. Delivering his address, Governor Sule commended the effort of the Federal Government in the housing sector through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, noting that initial actions show signs of good things to come in the sector. “What we are doing here today is in line with the vision of Mr. President for the housing sector. Making homes accessible to our people is a priority of the Nasarawa State Government, just as it is a focus of the Federal Government. “I heard my dear brother, the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development talk about the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project during his speech. Let me assure you that we already have land waiting for you here in Nasarawa state. We are ready to become one of the pilot states for the project because we know how important housing is to the welfare of our people and the economic development of our dear state, and the country at large,” he said. He added that the Technology Village, which is expected to have around 1,962 housing units, is a combination of affordable shelter and a technology hub, in the form of Silicon Valley in the USA with offices for local and international IT companies, training facilities for over 2,000 students annually as software engineers, and a framework to connect them to global ICT jobs, so as to bring about sustainable development in the State. On his part, the Borno State Governor, noted that the state government had already concluded on the issue of land for the Renewed Hope housing project in Borno state, stating that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has earmarked Borno as one of the states to be captured in the first phase of the programme. “The Nasarawa state Governor said he wants to beat me to it by allocating land for the Renewed Hope project, not knowing that he’s already late to the party. The issue of land for the Federal Ministry of Housing to build the Renewed Hope project in Borno state is a done deal. You can ask the Honourable Minister, that matter has been concluded already. It is an exciting project and we are so happy we have keyed in as a state. “The importance of shelter cannot be overemphasized. It is a very important need and if we can secure decent shelter for our people, we would’ve solved a major part of all their challenges. This is why I congratulate my brother, the Nasarawa state Governor for this project because I know it will be of immense benefit to the people of the state,” he said. Speaking earlier, Arc. Dangiwa underscored the importance of providing access to quality and decent housing as a prerequisite to dignified living and productivity. He commended the initiative of the Nasarawa state government in leveraging Public Private Partnerships for housing delivery, noting that it is the way to go. “At the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, PPPs are also our focus as we work hard at delivering our Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, which His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, officially launched in February with the groundbreaking ceremony for a 3,112-housing unit in Karsana. “The 3,112 Karsana Renewed Hope City is part of a 100,000-housing unit project to be delivered nationwide under a Public Private Partnership with a consortium of reputable developers. Under this arrangement, developers are to source for construction financing while the Ministry creates an enabling environment and provides bankable off taker guarantees. 20,000 housing units are billed to be built in the FCT. I am happy to say that we plan to build a substantial number of these units in Nasarawa State.  A notable project is to be sited in Gbagadalape at the boundary between Nasarawa State and the FCT (near Abacha Barracks). We have engaged the Hon. Minister of the FCT to help open the access road there to enable us to begin work. These expansions and siting of cities on the outskirts of the FCT will help decongest the city center, lessen pressure on infrastructure and create jobs in the FCT and Nasarawa State,” he said. ...

VP Shettima, Dangiwa in Katsina for Empowerment Program  ... empowerment materials to provide relief and support economic activities of the citizens - Dangiwa  Vice President, His Excellency Sen Kashim Shettima, GCON and Minister of Housing and Urban Development,  Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Saturday, 9th March, 2024, were in Kafur Local Government in Katsina State for the lauching of an empowerment program. The empowerment programme was sponsored by Alhaji Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Senior Special Assustant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Political Matters  The multi million naira empowerment materials distributed to the people  include; food items, fertilizer, solar system, grinding machine, welding machine, sewing machine and motorcycles. Other items are; exercise books, school bags, saloon items, electronic pasta maker, cash and Sharon bus. Vice President Kashim Shettima commended the financier, Alh Ibrahim Kabir Masari, describing the empowerment as one of the core poverty alleviation concern of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR to provide succour to the people  Also speaking on the side line,  Housing Minister, Ahmed Dangiwa was highly elated with the economic support given to the people of his home State by the donor,  saying that it will go a long way in providing relief to the people, as well as supporting their economic activities and sustainability. Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin and former governors of Katsina state, Aminu Bello Masari and Ibrahim Shehu Shema witnessed the occassion.  A good number of Governors that graced the occasion included; Governor of Borno State, Baba Zulum,  Maimala Buni, Yobe State, Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe State and Ibrahim Danmodi of  Jigawa State. Ministers of Agriculture,  Sen Abubakar Kyari, Culture & Entertainment,  Hannatu Musawa and State Minister of Defense, Bello Matawalle were also in attendance  ...