The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has outlined the significant strides achieved through the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Housing Programme in Northern Nigeria, saying the initiative is transforming communities, boosting local economies, and improving lives.
Speaking in Abuja, Dangiwa described the programme as a symbol of the government’s commitment to sustainable development. “We are not just building houses; we are rebuilding lives, restoring dignity, and laying the foundation for a more secure and prosperous North,” he said.
The Minister disclosed that the government has adopted a three-tier housing strategy, delivering visible results. He revealed that under the Renewed Hope City Projects, 4,612 housing units are underway, including 3,112 units in Karsana, FCT, and a 1,500-unit city with an additional 500-unit estate in Kano. Renewed Hope Estate Projects have also provided 250 housing units each in Katsina, Gombe, Yobe, Sokoto, Benue, and Nasarawa, amounting to 1,500 homes in total.
All projects, he noted, feature modern infrastructure such as road networks, water systems, solar lighting, and essential social amenities. On future plans, Dangiwa said, “The Renewed Hope Social Housing Estates will deliver 100 affordable homes in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, ensuring nationwide impact.”
He added that the Ministry’s efforts have generated more than 152,000 direct and indirect jobs, particularly benefiting youth and artisans. “Many now earn up to N150,000 monthly, contributing to household stability and economic growth,” he stated.
To reduce construction costs and strengthen the economy, the Ministry is investing in regional building materials manufacturing hubs. The humanitarian aspect of the programme is reflected in the Resettlement Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict, which will provide 252 homes across several Northern states for families displaced by violence. A pilot site in Tudun Biri, Kaduna, is already under construction to house victims of the December 2023 accidental military airstrike. “This is housing as healing, helping families reclaim stability and hope,” the Minister noted.
Dangiwa also highlighted urban renewal efforts, including over 150 completed slum upgrade and infrastructure projects, with more than 100 ongoing. Locations such as Tudun Wada in Sokoto, Yankaba in Kano, and Tunga in Niger State have benefited from improved roads, water supply, and public facilities. Additional projects include 71 classrooms, 15 health centres, 58 boreholes, and 63 rural roads, with over N61 billion invested and 10,700 jobs created.
Looking ahead, the Minister said the Ministry plans to expand the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates to more Northern states, fully implement the 774-LGA housing scheme, and increase access to affordable mortgages and rent-to-own options. He reaffirmed the government’s resolve, saying, “This is more than infrastructure. It is a renewal of trust in governance and proof that the Renewed Hope Agenda is delivering tangible change.”
