By Faridat Salifu
The Federal Government on Tuesday, August 20, 2025, reiterated its commitment to reducing Nigeria’s housing deficit through a broader, nationwide strategy.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, said the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda aims to provide affordable and livable homes while promoting orderly urban development across the country.
Speaking at an official event in Abuja, where the FHA Express View Estate 1 and FHA Complex in Lugbe were inaugurated recently, Dangiwa stressed that the Ministry is focused on driving policies, fostering partnerships, and strengthening institutions to ensure that every Nigerian has access to safe housing.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about building houses. It is about transforming cities, improving livelihoods, and creating sustainable communities,” he said.
The minister highlighted ongoing projects, including the Renewed Hope Cities initiative, which targets over 3,000 houses in major urban centres, as well as a social housing programme aimed at delivering 77,400 homes nationwide, with 100 units allocated per local government area.
Dangiwa called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), developers, mortgage institutions, pension funds, and private sector actors to bridge the housing gap.
Chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitat, Abdulmumin Jibrin, noted that while land and construction capacity exist, financing remains a critical barrier. He urged the strengthening of mortgage systems to ensure that housing supply meets demand.
FHA Managing Director Oyetunde Ojo explained that the Authority has visited 28 states to secure land and initiate housing projects under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He also emphasised the digitalisation of FHA property files and automation of operations to improve efficiency and transparency in housing delivery.
FMBN Managing Director Shehu Osidi underscored the importance of affordable housing for low- and medium-income earners, highlighting the role of mortgages in enabling Nigerians to access homes gradually while ensuring sustainable financing for projects.
Dangiwa stressed that the government’s strategy aligns with sustainable urban planning principles, aiming to reduce environmental pressures through orderly development, energy-efficient designs, and resilient infrastructure.
“The housing sector is pivotal not only for economic growth but also for environmental sustainability and social wellbeing. By implementing this strategy, we are building communities that are safe, accessible, and future-ready,” the minister concluded.
