Massive Housing Plan for Nine LGAs
The Jigawa State Government has approved ₦19.6 billion for a major housing project. The plan includes building 560 homes across nine local government areas.
Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Sagir Musa, announced the decision after the recent Executive Council meeting in Dutse.
Phase Two of the State’s Housing Scheme
This project is part of the second phase of Jigawa’s Mass Housing Estate initiative. It will include:
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Three-bedroom detached houses
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Two-bedroom semi-detached houses
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All homes will have perimeter fencing for security
The houses will be built in:
Babura, Birnin Kudu, Dutse, Gumel, Hadejia, Kafin Hausa, Kazaure, Maigatari, and Ringim.
Housing, Jobs, and Local Impact
According to the commissioner, this housing effort is designed to:
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Improve living conditions
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Boost the local economy
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Create jobs through construction and supply chains
The Bigger Picture: Nigeria’s Housing Crisis
Nigeria is currently facing a housing deficit of over 28 million units. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Dangiwa, revealed that:
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Over 75% of homes in Nigeria are substandard
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Nearly half of Nigerians live in informal or slum settlements
What the Federal Government Is Doing
To respond to the crisis, the federal government launched the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates program in 2024. The goal is to deliver 100,000 new homes across the country. Ownership plans include:
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Rent-to-own schemes
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Outright sales
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Single-digit, 30-year mortgage loans from the Federal Mortgage Bank
In April 2025, the federal government announced another plan to build 77,400 homes. About 80% of these are reserved for low-income families. They will be able to pay gradually, using one-third of their monthly income.
Funding Challenges Remain
Despite progress, the government still faces funding issues. Minister Dangiwa urged the Senate to allocate at least ₦500 billion annually to housing.
To meet the goal of 550,000 homes per year over the next 10 years, ₦5.5 trillion will be needed every year — making the ₦500 billion request just a fraction of the real need.
Why Jigawa’s Move Matters
Jigawa’s new housing project may be one part of a much larger challenge, but it shows a serious commitment to tackling Nigeria’s housing crisis one home at a time.
