The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, has emphasized that the National Council on Lands, Housing and Urban Development provides a strategic platform for aligning federal and state policies and accelerating sector reforms.
“The National Council Meeting remains a critical avenue for strengthening intergovernmental collaboration, reviewing sectoral policies, and evolving practical solutions that will fast-track the delivery of affordable housing and sustainable urban development across the country,” Belgore said.
The 14th annual council meeting is scheduled to hold in Ilorin, Kwara State, starting January 19, 2026, under the theme: “Achieving Housing Delivery and Sustainable Cities Through Effective Land Management, Urban Renewal, Promotion of Local Building Materials, and Public-Private Partnership in Nigeria.”
The meeting, a statutory forum for policy harmonization between the Federal and State Governments, will gather key stakeholders in the built environment, including state commissioners, permanent secretaries, directors of lands, housing and urban development, housing corporation CEOs, surveyor-generals, and professional bodies, to deliberate and share practical solutions for advancing the sector.
Hosted by Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, the council will focus on effective land management, housing delivery, urban renewal, local building materials, and public-private partnerships as drivers of sustainable and inclusive cities.
The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazak, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, with proceedings taking place at the Kwara Innovation Hub, Ahmadu Bello Way, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State.
