Housing Ministry, National Assembly Advocate Robust Funding for Housing Sector    The National Assembly has called for increased and sustained funding for the housing sector, recognising its critical role in economic growth, job creation, and national development.   This position was expressed during the 2026 budget defence of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees.    The Senate Committee on Lands, Housing and Urban Development is chaired by Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, while the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat, is chaired by Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin.   During the session with the Senate Committee, Chairman Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to supporting policies and funding mechanisms that will strengthen housing delivery nationwide.   “Housing delivery remains central to national development, and the Senate will continue to support initiatives that expand access to affordable homes and strengthen urban infrastructure,” he stated.   He urged the Ministry to sustain close engagement with the Committee to ensure effective implementation of programmes and optimal utilisation of appropriated funds.   At the session with the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat, Chairman Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin emphasised the strategic importance of housing to Nigeria’s economy and national development. “Housing must be prioritised on the government’s agenda because of its multi-dimensional impact on the economy. The sector creates jobs for various skilled workers and stimulates activity across multiple value chains,” he stated.   Hon. Jibrin further disclosed that his consultations with relevant government funding institutions indicate a shared understanding that the housing sector remains underfunded and requires increased investment to strengthen delivery capacity and maximise its economic impact.   He assured the Committee’s readiness to support initiatives that will expand affordable housing supply and improve living conditions for Nigerians.   Earlier, the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, led the Ministry’s management team — alongside the Honourable Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ata; the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore; and Directors of the Ministry — to present the Ministry’s 2026 budget proposals.   The Minister explained that the Ministry’s priorities in the 2026 budget are designed to consolidate ongoing projects, sustain momentum, and ensure continuity in housing delivery and urban infrastructure development nationwide.    Key 2026 Budget Priorities of the Housing Ministry;    * Renewed Hope Housing Programme — delivery of 4,000 housing units across 15 state capitals nationwide (Osun, Oyo, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Ebonyi, Cross River, Benue, Nasarawa, Kwara, Katsina, Sokoto, Gombe, Kano and Yobe).   * Completion of National Housing Programme (NHP) projects in over 20 states and the FCT.   * Construction of an additional office block at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja.   * Completion of ongoing Federal Secretariats in Anambra, Bayelsa, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Zamfara and Osun States.   * Completion of additional Federal Secretariats in Abia, Ebonyi, Kebbi, Kogi and Taraba States.   * Major rehabilitation and restoration of 28 existing Federal Secretariats nationwide.   * Upgrading, completion and operationalisation of Building Crafts Training Schools in Yaba (Lagos State) and Ikeduru (Imo State).  Funding Support and Strategic Interventions  The Minister also requested special funding interventions to address outstanding liabilities and critical national commitments, including:   •    MDGs/SDGs projects   •    Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP)   •    Special Projects Unit (SPU) mandates   •    Outstanding urban renewal and slum upgrading obligations   •    Physical development planning projects   Additional funding needs include:   •    Provision of on-site infrastructure (roads, drainage, culverts, and utilities) to support PPP housing developments nationwide;   •    Expansion of the National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrade Programme across the 36 states and the FCT.   The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the National Assembly and relevant stakeholders to expand affordable housing supply, strengthen urban infrastructure, and support inclusive economic growth. ...

 Tinubu Set To Kick off  A Historic 500,000 Housing Unit MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY In FCT/Nassarawa Urban Corridor    * Mega Renewed Hope City to Transform FCT/Nassarawa Growth Corridor - Dangiwa   The Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that the Federal Government is set to commence a historic 500,000-housing-unit MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY within the FCT/Nasarawa urban corridor — one of the largest master-planned housing developments in Nigeria’s history.   The Minister made this disclosure during an inspection visit to Aso-B in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, the proposed site for the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY.   Spanning approximately 5,000 hectares and strategically located between Abuja and Nasarawa State, the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY is conceived as a modern, integrated urban district designed to significantly increase housing supply, strengthen critical infrastructure, stimulate economic activity, and support the long-term spatial development strategy of the Federal Capital Territory.   The project lies within a key urban expansion corridor, sharing boundaries with NAF Valley, Nyanya, Guruku, and the NHA Housing Scheme at Mpape. Its location is pivotal to the Federal Government’s strategy to decongest central Abuja while creating structured, sustainable residential and commercial alternatives through coordinated urban planning.   The master plan outlines six major districts — Kabuso, Guruku, Yelwa, Gbagalape, A.A. Sule, and Kudu. Each district will feature:   * Affordable and mixed-income residential communities * Commercial and business hubs * Schools and healthcare facilities * Recreational and green spaces * Integrated public utilities and modern infrastructure   The MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY is being delivered under a structured Public–Private Partnership (PPP) framework, bringing together relevant government institutions and private sector partners with clearly defined roles to ensure efficiency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.   Under the framework:   * The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will provide overall coordination and development oversight. * The Federal Ministry of Finance will support financing arrangements. * The Federal Ministry of Works will be responsible for major road infrastructure.   According to Minister Dangiwa, the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY aligns squarely with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in its commitment to:   * Expanding access to affordable housing at scale * Decongesting Abuja and improving urban liveability * Delivering climate-responsive and resilient infrastructure * Creating jobs and stimulating economic growth * Promoting sustainable urban planning and environmental stewardship   “This MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY represents a transformative step in structured urban expansion. It is about building inclusive, resilient, economically vibrant communities that will serve both present and future generations,” the Minister stated.   He further emphasised that adequate compensation and comprehensive stakeholder engagement will be ensured before full project commencement, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and community inclusion.   His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is expected to perform the foundation-laying ceremony for the MEGA RENEWED HOPE CITY — marking a defining milestone in Nigeria’s housing and urban transformation journey and underscoring the administration’s resolve to unlock new growth corridors and accelerate infrastructure development nationwide ...

Dangiwa Directs Speedy Completion of 1550 Housing Unit Project For Military in Abuja  Housing and Urban Development Minister,  Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has stated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to delivering modern, fully serviced barracks accommodation for personnel of the Nigerian Army, saying that the project will enhance operational effectiveness of their service to the nation.    Dangiwa spoke during his Inspection of the 1,550-Unit Nigerian Army Housing Project in Abuja.   The Nigerian Army Housing Project forms part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Tinubu’s administration, which prioritizes infrastructure development, security sector support, and improved welfare for public servants.   The housing project, a special presidential intervention,comprising one-, two-, and three-bedroom bungalows, is being constructed by Brains and Hammers estate developing company and delivered under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to improve the welfare and living conditions of military personnel.   According to Dangiwa,  " the initiative is aimed at reviving the traditional barracks system where members of the Armed Forces are properly housed within secure and well-planned residential communities to enable them discharge their duties effectively"    He disclosed that President Tinubu has directed that the project be completed within the next two to three months, with a target for commissioning by the end of March or the first week of April.   Dangiwa noted that the estate is designed as a fully integrated residential community, complete with critical infrastructure and ancillary facilities such as  fully tarred internal roads, Religious centres, Shopping mall, Sports facilities, Officers’ mess, Clinic, Schools, Fire service station, among others, to ensure comfortable and sustainable living conditions for personnel and their families.   In addition, he pointed out that a 6.5-kilometre dualised access road linking the estate directly to the Kubwa Highway is under construction by the same contractor, significantly improving connectivity and opening up the surrounding corridor for development.   “The access road has opened up the entire location. With the construction of this road, developers are already springing up with their own construction in their various locations, and the project has progressed tremendously both internally and externally, including landscaping, roads, water and electricity installations,” the Minister observed.   Dangiwa further revealed that the project is being jointly implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), alongside other supervising agencies.   Also speaking during the inspection, a representative of the Brains and Hammers developers handling the project, expressed confidence in meeting the delivery timeline and commended the Minister for his support.   “By the grace of God, we should be delivering this project by the end of March or the first week of April,” He stated.    He expressed happiness in the Minister’s visit, adding that the support has strengthened their capacity and commitment to ensure good delivery.   The Minister was accompanied on the inspection by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and Directors of the Ministry ...