The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for housing investment and affordable housing delivery across Nigeria through stronger public-private partnerships.
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, stated this during a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Shelter Advisory Services, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi Shodimu, ahead of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit scheduled to hold in Abuja.
According to the minister, the meeting was aimed at reviewing preparations for the second edition of the summit, which is expected to bring together stakeholders in the housing and infrastructure sectors.
Darma said the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development remains committed to collaborating with private sector players to address Nigeria’s growing housing challenges.
“Our ministry is proud to partner with Shelter Advisory Services for the second edition of the summit taking place on May 12, 2026, at the Yar’Adua Centre,” he said.
The minister described housing as a major driver of economic growth, employment generation and national development, stressing that the sector plays a critical role beyond providing shelter.
“Housing is more than shelter; it is a foundation for economic growth, job creation and national development,” he stated.
According to him, the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu places strong emphasis on strengthening public-private partnerships to unlock investments, increase housing delivery and expand access to affordable homes for Nigerians.
Darma noted that collaboration between government and private investors remains essential to bridging Nigeria’s housing deficit and improving urban development nationwide.
Speaking earlier, the convener of the summit and Chief Executive Officer of Shelter Advisory Services, Dr. Olayemi Rotimi Shodimu, said the event seeks to move discussions around housing beyond policy conversations to practical implementation and measurable impact.
According to him, the summit is designed to translate policy clarity into viable projects capable of attracting long-term investment into the housing sector.
“The summit recognises Public-Private Partnerships as the most viable pathway for mobilising long-term finance, aligning public land and infrastructure with private sector expertise, and delivering housing at the scale Nigeria urgently requires,” he said.
Shodimu added that the summit would provide a platform for policymakers, developers, investors and housing agencies to explore sustainable financing models and strategies for accelerating housing delivery in the country.
He also disclosed that a technical training workshop for heads of housing agencies and developers would be held after the summit to strengthen capacity on leveraging Public-Private Partnerships and joint ventures for housing development.
According to him, the workshop will focus on structuring housing finance and implementing viable PPP frameworks capable of accelerating housing delivery nationwide.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to attend the summit as Special Guest of Honour, while the Minister of Housing and Urban Development will deliver the ministerial address.
The keynote address will be delivered by Elena Panaritis, Founder of Thought4Action and an international expert in property rights reform, informal economies and PPP-driven housing development.
Stakeholders in the built environment are expected to use the summit to explore innovative solutions for addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and attracting greater private investment into the sector.
