The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has introduced a mid-term monitoring and review mechanism to ensure the effective implementation of policies from the annual National Council on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development.

This new approach, announced by Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, aims to improve compliance with council resolutions across the housing sector.

Speaking at the 13th Council meeting held in Gombe State, themed “Housing the Future: Affordable Housing for Economic Growth, Climate Resilience, and Urban Development,” Ogunbiyi highlighted the Ministry’s commitment to addressing recurring challenges, such as affordable housing shortages, rapid urbanization, and limited land access.

“The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development presented a memo to Council this year to establish mid-term monitoring of policy implementation,” Ogunbiyi noted. “This step is essential to strengthen accountability among stakeholders and ensure that the Council’s decisions translate into tangible progress.”

The Technical Session has already approved the mid-term review plan, and it will now be presented to the body of Permanent Secretaries for final confirmation. Ogunbiyi, who chairs the body of Permanent Secretaries in the Council, underscored the collective responsibility required to advance Nigeria’s housing sector.

To address ongoing housing challenges, the Ministry is also driving initiatives like the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Housing Programme, which has supported housing development in all regions. Additionally, plans to establish a National Housing Data Center are underway, aimed at creating a centralized data framework for policy and planning. This data initiative will be overseen by a Steering Committee, chaired by Ogunbiyi, to ensure accurate collection from both public and private institutions, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making.

This new monitoring system marks a significant step forward in the Ministry’s efforts to ensure effective housing policies and long-term sector growth.