The Federal Government has announced plans to make the long-awaited National Housing Data Centre (NHDC) fully operational by December 2025, in a move expected to transform Nigeria’s housing and real estate policy landscape through accurate and evidence-based data.

Coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (FMHUD), the initiative aims to harmonise housing statistics across the country, track progress in addressing the housing deficit, and provide reliable information for policy formulation and investment decisions.

Chairman of the Technical Committee on the National Housing Data Programme (NHDP), Dr. Taofeeq Olatinwo, told The Guardian that the NHDC will function as a federated system, allowing states, ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to regularly feed data into a unified national platform.

He explained that the system will enable both state-level analysis and national coordination, helping the government identify housing gaps, affordability trends, and emerging urban patterns.

“The target is for the NHDC to go live in December 2025,” Olatinwo said. “It will have inputs from states, MDAs, and private developers at defined intervals, in line with global standards.”

To ensure international credibility, the NHDC is being developed in collaboration with global housing data partners, including the World Bank, African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF), Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa (CAHF), and HOFINET. These organisations are providing technical support to align Nigeria’s data systems with global benchmarks and reporting metrics.

According to Olatinwo, the NHDC will capture key indicators such as housing stock, new developments, demolitions, conversions, and occupancy levels, giving a comprehensive picture of the nation’s housing situation. He noted that the centre would eventually evolve into a professionally run Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) responsible for data validation, quality control, and updates.

Unlike past housing data initiatives restricted to government agencies, the NHDC will be accessible to the public through an online dashboard built on the existing Housing Market Information Portal (HMIP) hosted by the Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC). It will also integrate inputs from agencies like the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), National Population Commission (NPC), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and others.

The Federal Government has also begun engaging state governments to ensure full nationwide participation. Six pilot states were consulted in July 2025, forming the foundation for broader collaboration across all 36 states.

The NHDC project is supported by a joint committee comprising representatives from FMHUD, NMRC, NBS, NPC, CBN, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), and the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), among others.

The committee is tasked with finalising the technical framework, legal documentation, and data-gathering model. The plan envisions transitioning the NHDC into a self-sustaining SPV that operates as a business entity to ensure long-term viability.

Olatinwo said the initiative would provide accurate data to guide government housing policies, budget allocations, and social housing interventions. Despite some challenges, including funding and capacity building, he expressed optimism that the NHDC would be a game-changer for Nigeria’s housing sector by shifting decision-making from assumptions to evidence-based planning.

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A recent survey among lawmakers and housing sector stakeholders has ranked the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, as one of the most admired ministers in the current administration, with many describing his leadership style as “inclusive, accessible, and reform-driven.”

The survey highlighted strong approval for Dangiwa’s ability to foster collaboration across government and private sector lines, as well as his commitment to driving housing reforms that directly impact citizens.

Many stakeholders in the housing and construction industry who responded to the poll expressed surprise at his openness. “As a new member engaging with the Ministry, you would expect to be sidelined, but Minister Dangiwa has shown us that housing is everybody’s business. He listens, he engages, and he makes us feel like equal partners.” When I saw him at AIHS, he was so nice relating with every stakeholder, the stakeholder noted.

Another stakeholder appealed for intervention, urging that Mr. President consider the introduction of subsidies under the Renewed Hope Housing scheme, stressing that the prevailing prices place the homes beyond the affordability of the average Nigerian

Stakeholders and policy experts echoed similar sentiments. One stakeholder remarked, “I have interacted with different housing ministers, but Dangiwa is different. He consults widely before major policy decisions and treats every partner, whether in government or the private sector, with respect.”

Under his leadership, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched far-reaching reforms, including affordable housing schemes, urban renewal projects, and stronger regulatory frameworks for developers. Stakeholders also credited him with decentralizing housing initiatives, empowering state-level agencies, and improving collaboration with cooperatives and private developers.

Despite widespread praise, a few respondents expressed reservations, calling for bolder interventions to fast-track mass housing delivery. “We respect Minister Dangiwa, but we would like to see him adopt even more aggressive measures in tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit,” an expert said.

Nevertheless, many stakeholders view his impartiality and professional depth as his greatest strengths. “His leadership is not about party politics; it’s about results. Everyone feels represented, and the focus remains on solving Nigeria’s housing crisis,” a respondent explained.

Others pointed to his intellectual and professional background as an architect, crediting it for his “methodical approach to policy-making, urban planning, and housing delivery.”

The survey concludes that Dangiwa has succeeded in uniting a diverse sector by blending reformist zeal with fairness, accessibility, and people-centered governance. As one respondent summed it up: “Love is not a word often used in politics or policy, but in the housing sector, it best describes how many feel about Minister Dangiwa’s leadership.”

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Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary of FMHUD in Abuja, revealed this in a statement.

The allocation follows a meticulous assessment of prerequisites and protocols governing housing sales under the National Housing Program, as outlined in a circular disseminated in December 2023. The allocation includes various housing schemes such as outright payment, mortgage, rent-to-own, and installment payment, tailored to suit the diverse needs of applicants.

A total of 8,925 applications were submitted, with distribution of applications by payment method as follows: outright payment – 1,294, mortgage – 2,408, rent-to-own – 2,184, and installment payment – 3,039.

Applicants enrolled in the mortgage, rent-to-own, and installment payment schemes, who are mandated to be subscribers to the National Housing Fund, are currently undergoing profiling.

Successful applicants for outright payment will receive offers for new provisional allocations from Federal Controllers of Housing and Urban Development in states. The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) will initiate contact with subscribers starting Thursday, 18th April 2024, for further coordination.

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However, completed houses are not available in Abia, Lagos, Bayelsa, Rivers states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Allocation of units in these regions will be conducted upon the completion of housing projects later in the year.

The Ministry is refining the conditions and procedures for sales of houses under the National Housing Programme, including the completion of an Expression of Interest form.

Interested subscribers can obtain their Expression of Interest forms from the office of the Federal Controllers of Housing and Urban Development in the 36 states of the Federation and Federal Capital Territory at no cost. Nigerians in the diaspora interested in subscribing to the houses can obtain their Expression of Interest Forms from the office of the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.

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