The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated a twelve-member committee to take charge of a 753-unit housing estate recently recovered and transferred to the Ministry from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The estate, located in Lokogoma, Abuja, was linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Its handover followed a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of the administration’s broader anti-corruption and asset recovery efforts.
Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, Dangiwa described the assignment as a strategic part of the Renewed Hope housing initiative, aimed at converting forfeited assets into viable housing solutions for Nigerians.
“This recovered estate must not remain idle,” he stated. “Our goal is to turn it into liveable, safe, and affordable homes that serve the people.”
According to the Minister, the committee draws its membership from critical departments within the Ministry, including planning, engineering, procurement, finance, and public affairs, and is chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore.
Committee members have been tasked with conducting a full structural and technical evaluation of the estate. Their responsibilities also include assessing the current state of the buildings, determining the work needed to complete critical infrastructure like roads, power, and water, and preparing a cost estimate for completing the project.
The group is also expected to develop guidelines for uniform finishing, ensure consistency across the estate, and formulate a transparent allocation strategy through the Renewed Hope Housing Portal.
Dangiwa urged the committee to demonstrate integrity and adopt innovative solutions. “This initiative reflects the President’s vision. Nigerians expect results—they want to see houses delivered efficiently and fairly.”
In support, Minister of State for Housing, Yusuf Ata, encouraged the committee to bring in external experts if necessary, given the task’s complexity and the four-week timeline for submitting a preliminary report.
Belgore, speaking on behalf of the committee, assured the public of the team’s commitment to transparency and professionalism.
“Our mandate is clear: to ensure that this estate becomes a successful example of how recovered government assets can be transformed into tangible benefits for the people,” he said.
The committee is expected to collaborate with key agencies, including the EFCC, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and utility providers, to facilitate the estate’s swift development and handover.
