Housing Minister Inaugurates Ministerial Committee On 753- Unit  Recovered Housing Estate    * Charges committee to approach assignment with urgency, dedication integrity and eliminate bureaucracy    Housing and Urban Development Minister,  Arc Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has inaugurated a twelve- member ministerial committee on the 753- unit recovered Housing Estate located at Lokogoma district, Abuja, FCT.   The estate was handed over to the ministry by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) last week, in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.   Dangiwa told the inspection team during the physical hand over that, he will establish a technical committe to carry out quality assessment test of the estate, as well as complete and suggest how the Federal government will dispose the houses.   The Ministerial committee has Dr. Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary as Chairman.   Other members include;  i. Mr. Funsho Alabi, Director office of the Permanent Secretary – Alternate Chairman. iii.    QS Temitope Pemi, Director Public Building and Housing Development – Secretary. iv.    ESV Collins Alabi, Director Lands and Housing Development – Member iv.    Engr. Hikmat Toyin Aderibigbe, Director Engineering Services – Member vi.    Tpl. Margaret Ojewemimo Adejobi, Director Urban and Regional Planning – Member vii.    Okobiah Koriotaa Boyton, Director Procurement - Member viii.    Arc. Ibechille Christopher Egwudale,  Director, Federal Public Asset Maintenance (FPAM) - Member ix.    Mr. Osondu Peter, Director Finance & Accounts – Member x.    Mr. Haiba Badamasi, Director Press & Public Relations- Member xi.    Mr. Sanusi Dangiwa (Special Project Monitoring) to the Hon. Minister – Member xii.    Kabir Dutse, Special Assistant Technical to the Hon. Minister of State - Member. The Terms of Reference for the Committee are as follows; -To conduct a thorough structural and integrity test of the buildings; -To ascertain the number and status of the housing units; -To evaluate the value of existing work done through proper surveying and market valuation; -To assess the cost of completing internal roads, power, water, security infrastructure, and public amenities; -To develop standardized architectural and finishing guides for consistency and quality assurance; -To propose a clear, transparent, and inclusive strategy for the disposal and allocation of the housing units to Nigerians, special government needs based on  affordability, equity, and public access through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal; -To design a robust communication and public engagement plan that builds public confidence; -And to ensure inter-agency coordination with stakeholders like EFCC, FCTA, and utility providers, while submitting a preliminary report within four weeks from today.   " It is with a deep sense of duty and commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, that I welcome you all to this important occasion, the formal inauguration of the Ministerial Committee on the Technical Assessment, Completion Planning, and Disposal Strategy for the 753-unit Housing Estate located at the Cadastral Zone of the Federal Capital Territory" the Minister stated.   He explained that the Committee was constituted based on the vision of Mr. President and the housing reform drive of the Ministry, to ensure that the recovered property is quickly transformed into liveable, secure, and affordable homes for the benefit of Nigerians.   According to the minister, the high- level ministerial committee was carefully approved and constituted to comprise of the Management Staff and strategic officers, drawn from key departments of the Ministry to ensure bringing to bear the highest level of technical competence, integrity, and urgency.    " Your selection is a testament to the confidence the Ministry has in your capacity to drive this initiative with the seriousness and efficiency it demands" he said.   Dangiwa said to the committee "Nigerians are watching and they want to see results. They want to see homes completed and allocated transparently. They want to see government working for them"    He concluded with charging the committee to approach the assignment with urgency, dedication, and integrity, and work as a team to eliminate bureaucracy.    " Think outside the box. Be result-oriented", he charged.   In his remarks, Minister of State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, pointed out the need for the Committee to have powers to co-opt some members to assist them, giving the huge task ahead of them and the four werks timeline.    Also in this remarks and vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Committee, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore stated that the committee has been tasked with ensuring that the recovered estate undergoes a thorough technical assessment, is strategically completed, and is disposed of, in a transparent andcost-effective manner, aligned with national housing delivery objectives.   He added that the successful execution of the assignment will serve as a model for converting recovered public assets into impactful infrastructure that directly benefits the people, while assuring Nigerians that the committee will carry out its duties diligently. ...

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.   ...