… Governor Bala Mohammed Recognized for Transformative Infrastructure and Housing Reforms
The curtains closed on the 2025 edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) with a spectacular night of glamour and recognition, as Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, emerged as one of the standout leaders of the event. He was honoured with the prestigious Infrastructure Governor Award at the Best of AIHS Dinner and Gala Night 2025 held at Rockview Royale Hotel, Abuja.
The award, presented in recognition of his administration’s exceptional achievements in infrastructure, physical planning, and housing development, highlighted the Bauchi Governor’s forward-thinking policies and impactful projects that are reshaping urban and rural communities across the state.
Delivering an inspiring address titled “Towards a Responsive and Sustainable Physical Development and Housing in Bauchi State”, Governor Bala Mohammed who was represented by one of his commissioners underscored the guiding principles behind his developmental agenda. He revealed how Bauchi State is prioritizing human capital development, physical infrastructure, integrated rural development, and environmental sustainability.
“As a government, we have remained committed to meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs,” he said.
One of the administration’s notable achievements is the formulation of a new 25km-radius Bauchi Capital Development Framework extending to 2050, ensuring orderly urban growth. Additionally, the re-establishment of the Bauchi Geographic Information Service (BAGIS) has transformed land management by producing cadastral plans and reducing land disputes.
With a booming economy and increased investor interest driven by oil and gas discoveries in Kolmani and Bauchi’s ranking in the Ease of Doing Business Index, the Governor unveiled the Bauchi New Town project, a 1,267-hectare mega-city development with residential clusters, ICT and Solar Parks, health facilities, and a 5-star hotel, fully backed by completed engineering designs.
In addressing housing needs, Governor Mohammed revealed the state’s partnership with Family Homes Funds Ltd (FHFL) to deliver 2,500 affordable housing units across Bauchi’s six emirate councils. Already underway, the N12 billion project targets civil servants and the general public, with favorable repayment terms.
The award also celebrates the extensive road infrastructure improvements under his watch. Between 2020 and 2024, the administration constructed or rehabilitated over 362km of township roads and 312km of rural access roads through the RAAMP initiative. Other key achievements include the rebuilding of the Bauchi Government House, the development of a 3 Arms Estate for top officials, and revitalization of the tourism sector.
Speaking to the AIHS audience, the Governor described the recognition as “a validation of the deliberate and sustained efforts we have made to promote sustainable urban development, modern land administration, and inclusive housing policies.”
He concluded with a reaffirmation of his government’s commitment to structured development, youth empowerment through agriculture, and enhancing Bauchi’s economic competitiveness through tourism and innovation.
The Best of AIHS Award Night marked a glorious end to the four-day housing event which brought together stakeholders from across Africa and beyond. Governor Bala Mohammed’s recognition stands as a testament to his administration’s legacy of bold reforms, infrastructure excellence, and a vision for a sustainable, modern Bauchi State.
By: Prince Folorunsho Adegoke
News Editor at Housing TV Africa
