Akwa Ibom Housing Projects Reach 1,048 Units Across Six Locations

The Akwa Ibom State Government has acquired and earmarked about 150 hectares of land across six locations for housing development, with 1,048 housing units currently at various stages of completion and delivery.

The Commissioner for Housing, Dr Henry Archibong, disclosed this during a ministerial media briefing, explaining that the state’s housing programme under Governor Umo Eno is focused not only on constructing homes but also on developing affordable, sustainable and economically viable communities.

According to Archibong, the housing programme is aligned with the administration’s ARISE Agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11, which promotes inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities.

He said the ministry’s vision was to become a model institution for effective service delivery by promoting operational efficiency and making optimal use of resources to provide decent, quality and affordable housing.

The commissioner explained that the statutory responsibilities of the Ministry of Housing include formulating and implementing policies for the design, construction and maintenance of public buildings, developing residential housing policies, vetting and approving building drawings, valuing buildings for government purposes and managing state-owned properties in Uyo, Lagos, Abuja and other parts of the country.

Key housing projects across the state

Archibong identified several major housing projects being implemented by the state government, including Aviation Village Phase 1, Doctors’ Residence at Ibom Medical City, Executive and Legislative Quarters, Judiciary Quarters and the ARISE City Social and Affordable Housing Estate.

The Aviation Village Phase 1 occupies about 15.072 square metres of fenced land and comprises 100 housing units, made up of 50 two-bedroom and 50 three-bedroom apartments.

The project is 98 per cent complete.

Five of the units have already been allocated to the Ministry of Aviation to accommodate officials and visitors from the Federal Ministry of Aviation involved in project supervision.

The estate also has a model primary school, a 70,000-litre water facility with reticulation, a 7.13-kilometre road network, electricity infrastructure, a police station and a solar-powered closed-circuit television system.

Archibong said Governor Eno had directed that a secondary school be included in the second phase of the development.

At Ibom Medical City, the Doctors’ Residence covers 11.8 hectares and comprises 50 three-bedroom bungalows and 50 four-bedroom terrace duplexes.

The development also includes a model school and recreational facilities and is currently about 70 per cent complete.

The Judiciary Quarters, located along Idongesit Nkanga Avenue, Ring Road 3, occupies 6.3 hectares.

The project consists of 50 four-bedroom duplexes, each with two boys’ quarters, as well as a recreational centre and conference hall. It is also about 70 per cent complete.

Other housing interventions

The commissioner also listed several other housing interventions being undertaken by the administration.

These include the 500 ARISE Compassionate Homes programme, of which 438 units have been completed and delivered.

The government has also developed 236 units of flats at Grace Estate, with 150 of the units allocated to civil servants.

Other projects include 35 duplex units at Ewet Luxury Garden and 31 residences for local government chairmen, which are currently under construction.

Earlier reports from the state government had also put the total number of housing units delivered or under development at more than 1,048, including the Compassionate Homes, Grace Estate, Aviation Village, Medical Residences, government quarters, Ewet Luxury Garden and local government chairmen’s residences.

Housing projects create jobs

Archibong said the housing programme was also contributing to economic activity across the state.

According to him, between 5,000 and 6,000 people are benefiting directly and indirectly from the projects through employment and related services.

He said artisans and labourers working on the projects earn between N7,000 and N12,000 daily.

“Housing is both a social intervention and an economic development tool. It is the single most important facilitator of economic growth,” Archibong said.

The commissioner explained that the impact of the projects extended beyond the provision of accommodation because construction activities were generating employment and supporting businesses involved in building materials, transportation, skilled labour and other ancillary services.

Government plans facelift for Ewet Housing Estate

Archibong also disclosed that Governor Eno had constituted a committee to assess the Ewet Housing Estate and recommend measures to improve its physical condition and security architecture.

He said the committee had completed its assessment and submitted its report to the government.

The intervention is expected to address concerns around the estate’s infrastructure and security while improving the overall living environment for residents.

Government seeks stronger housing partnerships

Despite the number of projects underway, Archibong acknowledged that the state still faced a significant housing deficit.

He said government could not address the challenge alone and would therefore continue to strengthen collaboration with mortgage institutions, professional bodies and private developers.

The partnerships are expected to improve access to housing finance and support the expansion of affordable housing supply across the state.

The commissioner said the government’s approach was to combine public-sector housing interventions with private-sector participation and stronger financing mechanisms to reach more residents.

The state’s housing programme forms part of the wider ARISE Agenda, with the government positioning housing development as both a social welfare intervention and a means of stimulating economic activity.

With about 150 hectares earmarked across six locations and 1,048 housing units at various stages of development or delivery, the administration is continuing to expand its housing programme while seeking additional partnerships to address the state’s housing needs.

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Kwara Inaugurates 464-Unit Housing Estate in Ijagbo

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a 464-unit housing estate in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area, as part of efforts to expand access to decent and affordable housing in the state.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Morire Housing Estate on Tuesday. The governor was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola.

The estate consists of 210 two-bedroom terrace apartments, 200 three-bedroom units and 54 four-bedroom terrace duplexes.

AbdulRazaq said the Morire City Project demonstrated what could be achieved when government creates an enabling environment for private sector investment in housing.

He noted that the decision by the developer to name the estate after him was an acknowledgement of his administration’s contributions to mass housing development in Kwara.

The governor also highlighted reforms introduced in the state’s land administration system, saying they had reduced the processing period for a Certificate of Occupancy from about 180 days to 35 days.

He said the reforms were part of the government’s broader commitment to making land administration more transparent, efficient and responsive to investors and residents.

According to him, the state government had prioritised housing development and recognised access to decent and affordable housing as important to the wellbeing of residents.

AbdulRazaq said the commitment was also reflected in the development of the Kwara Smart City and other mass housing projects across the state.

He added that the government had worked to improve access to land, facilitate the prompt issuance of land titles and Certificates of Occupancy, and provide timely approvals for property and mortgage transactions.

“These reforms have produced measurable results,” the governor said, noting that about 600 Certificates of Occupancy had recently been approved and signed since the land administration reforms were implemented.

He said the previous system could take up to 180 days or longer to process applications, while the streamlined process now takes about 35 days.

AbdulRazaq said the shorter turnaround time demonstrated the administration’s efforts to create a more investor-friendly land administration system and support housing development.

Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of ISHI Homes, Dr Olayinka Ilufoye, said the project was designed to broaden access to homeownership and make decent housing more accessible to residents of Kwara South Senatorial District.

Ilufoye said the estate was targeted at civil servants, traders and other Nigerians who could access the housing through the National Housing Fund.

He explained that the name “AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Morire” translates to “I have seen goodness” and was chosen to represent the developers’ faith, hope and expectation for the project.

He said the company expected the estate to become a symbol of prosperity, progress and abundance in Kwara South.

Ilufoye also pledged the company’s commitment to transparency, accountability, quality construction and timely delivery.

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, Alhaji Sulyman Abdulkareem, commended the state government for its efforts to improve access to land and facilitate the prompt issuance of titles and Certificates of Occupancy.

Abdulkareem said the government’s timely approval of mortgage transactions was also helping to create the conditions required for housing development to grow in the state.

The inauguration adds another private-sector-led housing development to Kwara’s wider housing programme, which includes the state’s efforts to improve land administration, expand housing supply and attract investment into the sector.

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The Kano State Government says it has committed N996.29bn to 1,557 projects across the state’s 44 local government areas.

The spending covers almost three years of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration. It includes housing, roads, urban infrastructure and other development projects.

The Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Nura Maaji Sumaila, disclosed the figures on Sunday.

He spoke during an international press briefing on project delivery, procurement compliance and government spending.

867 Projects Completed

Sumaila said the state has completed 867 projects, which represents 55.68 per cent of the total.

Another 654 projects, or about 42 per cent, remain under construction. The state has also moved 26 projects to the award stage.

Ten additional projects have reached the planning stage and are ready for award.

The figures show the size of Kano’s current public investment programme. They also highlight the state’s focus on infrastructure and development across both urban and rural communities.

Kano Tracks Project Payments

The commissioner said projects worth N695.20bn had received Certificates of No Objection.

The ministry had also vetted payment certificates worth N444.75bn.

The approved certificates represent 69.78 per cent of the total contract value. Vetted payments account for 44.64 per cent.

Sumaila said the ministry would continue to monitor projects. The goal is to ensure that public spending delivers value to residents.

Rural Areas Receive N287.90bn

Kano has spread its project investments across metropolitan and rural areas.

According to the commissioner, the eight metropolitan local government areas have 598 projects worth N299.36bn.

The state’s 36 rural LGAs account for 653 projects valued at N287.90bn.

Rural development therefore forms a major part of the state’s investment plan. The projects cover infrastructure and other developments across communities outside the metropolitan areas.

The state also has 37 cross-cutting projects worth N159.50bn. These projects cover more than one local government area.

Another 269 statewide and other projects account for N249.54bn.

Housing Projects Take Centre Stage

Housing represents one of the largest components of the investment programme.

The commissioner listed the N113.19bn mass housing project at Rijiyar Gwangwan in Dawakin Kudu among the major projects.

He also identified the N22bn Rural Model City housing project. The project covers all 36 rural local government areas.

Other major investments include the N24.77bn Katsina Road expansion. The project covers parts of Fagge and Dala.

The state is also implementing N21.90bn in Modern Cities infrastructure across Dawakin Kudu, Dawakin Tofa and Kumbotso.

Another major project is the N27.74bn Madobi-Yako-Kafin Maiyaki/Kiru Road project.

Infrastructure Supports Housing Growth

The scale of Kano’s spending has implications for the housing and construction sectors.

Housing developments need roads, transport links, electricity and other basic infrastructure. Better connections can also improve access to new residential communities.

The Rural Model City and mass housing projects show the link between housing development and wider infrastructure planning.

Road projects can also support the growth of communities around new housing developments. They can improve movement between residential areas, commercial centres and other parts of the state.

Focus on Project Monitoring

Sumaila said the government must assess projects based on their size and reach.

Some major projects serve several communities and local government areas. Counting them as separate projects in each LGA could therefore create inaccurate figures.

The commissioner said the state’s monitoring system aims to provide a clearer picture of project delivery and public spending.

Kano’s N996.29bn project programme places housing, roads and infrastructure at the centre of its development plans. The completion of these projects will remain important to the state’s efforts to expand urban infrastructure and improve development across its metropolitan and rural communities.

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A real estate development expert, Dr Meckson Innocent Okoro, has called on the Federal Government and state governments to adopt direct land allocation as a deliberate policy tool to reduce the cost of mass housing delivery across Nigeria.

Okoro said affordable housing would remain unattainable for many Nigerians unless governments take greater responsibility for land provision and supporting infrastructure, particularly for large-scale housing estates located outside urban centres.

He identified land, finance and infrastructure as the three most critical components of housing delivery, stressing that the absence of any of these elements significantly increases the final cost of housing units.

According to him, when governments directly allocate land for housing projects and provide basic infrastructure such as access roads, electricity, water supply and mass transit systems, developers are able to deliver homes at significantly lower prices.

“Easy and affordable transportation will encourage people to buy and live in these estates, especially when they are far from city centres. Government involvement in infrastructure development will drastically reduce the selling price per housing unit,” he said.

Commends Renewed Hope Estates initiative

Okoro made the remarks while commending the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating the Renewed Hope Estates and Cities Programme, describing it as a major step towards closing Nigeria’s housing gap.

He noted that the initiative marks one of the closest attempts Nigeria has made toward structured mass housing delivery comparable to global best practices.

The former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) also praised the administration for aligning housing delivery with long-term mortgage financing, including a 20-year tenure, single-digit interest rates, and a 10 per cent equity contribution by subscribers.

“This is a commendable intervention aimed at giving ordinary Nigerians access to homeownership,” he said.

However, Okoro cautioned that the success of the programme would depend on its continuity beyond the lifespan of the current administration.

He urged the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to institutionalise the strategy, gather data from ongoing projects and refine future housing policies based on feedback from beneficiaries.

Infrastructure, solar power critical

Speaking further on mass housing development, Okoro warned that leaving developers to independently provide roads, electricity and water often leads to inflated housing costs.

He advocated for government-led infrastructure provision and encouraged the incorporation of solar energy solutions in all federal housing estates to reduce long-term energy costs.

“I also suggest that solar panels should be integrated into every federal housing estate so subscribers do not resort to generators, which increase cost and environmental impact,” he said.

Concerns over mortgage access

On funding, Okoro expressed concern about the ease of accessing mortgage facilities under the Renewed Hope Estates programme, particularly through the MOFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF).

While applauding the availability of mortgage funding, he warned that delays and bureaucratic bottlenecks by disbursement banks could undermine the initiative.

“My concern is how accessible these mortgage funds are to subscribers. Government must ensure that appointed banks do not create unnecessary delays in fund disbursement,” he said.

He called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to carry out regular supervision of mortgage disbursement banks to ensure strict compliance with established guidelines.

Drawing lessons from the failed mortgage reforms of the early 1990s, Okoro warned that weak regulation could derail even well-intentioned housing policies.

“No matter how noble the intention, mortgage schemes only succeed when there are strong checks and enforcement mechanisms,” he said.

Clean land titles, anti-speculation measures urged

Okoro further stressed that all Renewed Hope Estate sites must have clean and verifiable land titles, noting that banks would be reluctant to finance properties with disputed ownership.

He also called for strict safeguards to prevent speculative purchases by government officials and politically connected individuals.

“In the past, mass housing schemes meant for ordinary Nigerians ended up in the hands of a few privileged individuals who later resold them at higher prices,” he said.

According to him, effective checks and balances are required to ensure that the houses reach the intended beneficiaries.

Economic benefits for states

The real estate expert argued that sustained mass housing delivery would generate long-term revenue for state governments through ground rents and land use charges.

“If the government succeeds in delivering millions of houses over time, states will benefit from consistent property-related revenues. Without housing development, these income streams are lost,” he added.

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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.

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Performing the inauguration in his office on Tuesday, Wike explained that the move was to ensure that each of the houses in mass housing and estates have separate C of O and it is paid for.

The Minister lamented that virtually all residential areas have been turned to commercial; adding that something would certainly be done about it.

According to him, those who contravened the Land Use Act must be rectified and pay penalties, stressing that those who have converted their approvals for residential buildings into commercial structures, and vice versa, would pay severely for it.

His words: “So, there must be a recertification and there must be penalties.”

“The only way people can be deterred from doing this is to make sure that we discourage them and discouraging them means that if you want to build, you have a penalty to pay, and that penalty must be severe,” he added.

“In as much as we want to generate revenue, we also want to control the development of areas,” Wike insisted.

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“Abuja has to go back to the original Master Plan. If there is need to have some amendment, it is the government that will do such amendment, it is not for the allottees to do so on their own,” he stressed.

He said: “Part of the problem we are having is the agencies -Development Control is part of the problem; the Land Registry is part of the problem; Abuja Geographic Information Systems is part of the problem. That is why they are part of the Taskforce to face the problem they have caused and solve the problem. No outsider will do it.”

“So, you must be diligent. Of course, you know, I will monitor what you are doing, and this assignment will not last more than one month from today.”

The Minister directed the Taskforce to open two dedicated bank accounts for the assignment: one for non-compliance with the contravention of Land Use and the other for the Certificates of Occupancy.

He also asked the Taskforce to include people who were given land by the Area Councils but without C of O; adding that those concerned should be asked to apply and be informed about the amount to pay.

Wike explained that Abuja depends on Internally Generated Revenue to execute projects in the FCT.

“I am not interested in who did not comply and I don’t want anybody to write to me that the Taskforce came. All I need is results. I don’t want excuses,” he emphasized.

The Taskforce is chaired by Michael Chinda, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Lands, Urban and Regional Planning, while the Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority, Engr. Shehu Ahmad is its Secretary.

Other members of the Taskforce include the Director, Department of Development Control, Director, Department of Land Administration and the Director, Department of Surveying and Mapping.

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Others are the Director, Department of Mass Housing, Director of AGIS, and Director, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, among others.

Responding on behalf of the members, Chinda expressed readiness of the Taskforce to get to work done within one month; promising not to disappoint the Minister.

He described the Certificates of Occupancy as an “indispensable requirement” for land ownership; adding that the land belongs to the government and the people using it must pay.

“We will not spare anyone that has contravened and we will do the needful.

“I can assure you that we will do this job with precision, diligence and a high level of professionalism so that we will meet your expectation and possibly exceed it,” he said.

Source: Abuja Digest

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The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has disclosed an ongoing plan by his administration to build 20,000 mass housing with modern facilities for the state civil servants within the next one year.

This was even as the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Non-Remittance to the National Housing Fund (NHF) and Utilization of the Funds led by its chairman, Hon. Dachung Bagos, commended the governor for his efforts in ensuring that the state government was up to date in terms of compliance and remittance to the NHF.

While receiving the members of the ad-hoc committee who were on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Enugu, on Tuesday, the governor said his government was passionate about prioritizing the welfare of workers in the state through various incentives which included the planned 20,000 mass housing.

Governor Mbah, who said the state had been playing major roles in the growth and development of the country, further added that Enugu State, under his government, would continue to meet up with its financial commitment for the welfare and well-being of the people.

“We will not only remit the 2.5% to the National Housing Fund, we will also engage the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria for mass housing.

“We have allocated a large expanse of land for mass housing, and we are going to construct 20,000 mass housing for our workers.

“Our goal is to ensure that workers have access to housing upon retirement,” the governor added.

Speaking earlier, the chairman of the ad-hoc committee said their mission to the state, as part of their mandate to visit the 36 states of the federation, was to investigate the level of compliance of remittance to the NHF by states and its utilization, stressing that the NHF Act 1922 presently under consideration for amendment “provides that every public worker, including the private sector is to contribute the 2.5% into the national housing fund”

Hon. Bagos, however, lauded the governor for meeting up with the financial obligation of the state by remitting the mandatory contributory fund, even as enjoined local governments in the state to emulate the commendable steps taken by the governor.

He said the choice of Enugu State as the first state in the federation to visit was predicated on its commitment to the welfare of its workers, assuring that the remittance would inspire them to allocate more housing to the state.

He encouraged the governor not to rest on the successes recorded by his administration but to do more in ensuring availability of more housing in the state.

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