The Jigawa State Government has approved ₦19.6 billion for a new housing project that will deliver 560 residential units across nine local government areas.
Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Mr. Sagir Musa, made this known after the State Executive Council meeting held in Dutse. He said the project is in line with Governor Umar Namadi’s commitment to inclusive development and improved urban planning.
The housing units are part of Phase II of the state’s Mass Housing Estate initiative. The plan includes a mix of three-bedroom detached and two-bedroom semi-detached units, all enclosed with perimeter fencing for security and privacy.
The project will cover Babura, Birnin Kudu, Dutse, Gumel, Hadejia, Kafin Hausa, Kazaure, Maigatari, and Ringim.
According to the commissioner, the initiative will not only improve housing access but also create jobs and stimulate the local economy through construction activities and demand for materials.
Nigeria currently faces a housing deficit of around 28 million units. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Dangiwa, recently noted that more than 75% of the country’s 42 million homes are substandard, with a large portion of the population living in informal settlements.
To tackle this, the Federal Government launched the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates programme in 2024. The initiative aims to deliver 100,000 homes nationwide, with flexible ownership options such as single-digit mortgage loans, rent-to-own models, and full purchase plans.
In April 2025, the government also announced an additional 77,400 housing units. Of these, 80% will be allocated to low-income earners who can pay gradually using one-third of their monthly income.
Despite these efforts, the Housing Minister has called for a minimum annual allocation of ₦500 billion to the sector. He said meeting the goal of 550,000 new homes each year over the next decade would require ₦5.5 trillion annually making the proposed budget less than 10% of what is needed.
