The forum, comprising governors from affected areas in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Niger, was created in 2018 to combat the deepening crises of insurgency, environmental degradation, and underdevelopment in the Lake Chad region.

Kori, a globally experienced technocrat and Group CEO of Thinklab Group Limited, is widely respected for his work across more than 34 countries. His background includes senior leadership at Family Home Funds and teaching roles at both the University of Liverpool and Yobe State University.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, who also chairs the forum, announced the appointment, praising Kori’s leadership, network, and proven dedication to sustainable development. The appointment was formally confirmed by Baba Mallam Wali, Secretary to the Yobe State Government, in a letter dated June 11, 2025.

The letter also revealed that Kori has been appointed as Governor Buni’s Special Adviser on International Relations and Development, underscoring his importance to both state and regional priorities.

Kori’s academic credentials include a doctorate from the University of Liverpool, a master’s from the University of Salford, and an undergraduate degree in architecture from FUT Yola. His dual appointment is expected to strengthen ties with international partners and accelerate progress across the Lake Chad Basin.

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Dangiwa outlined Nigeria’s commitment to the UN-Habitat 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, praising Executive Director Ms. Anaclaudia Rossbach for prioritizing the transformation of informal settlements, access to essential services, and equitable housing. He presented Nigeria’s ongoing housing reforms as a replicable model for sustainable urban development that centers people, climate, and equity.

The Minister highlighted the achievements of the Renewed Hope Housing Programme, an ambitious initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. With over 10,000 housing units currently under construction across 14 states and the FCT, the first phase targets 50,000 new homes. Already, the programme has created more than 250,000 direct and indirect jobs an early indication of its economic multiplier effect.

Looking ahead, Dangiwa noted that Nigeria needs to build at least 550,000 homes annually to meet its population demands. If executed with sustainability in mind, such efforts could generate up to 13.7 million jobs each year. He also detailed the Renewed Hope Social Housing Estates initiative, which aims to deliver 100 affordable homes in each of the country’s 774 local government areas creating nearly 2 million jobs and stimulating growth in underserved regions.

To ensure affordability, Dangiwa stated that low-income households would contribute no more than one-third of their income toward housing costs, with the government bridging the gap through subsidies, tax incentives, and bulk procurement. Thirty percent of these homes will be provided free to the most vulnerable Nigerians underscoring a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Rounding off his address, the Minister spotlighted the National Urban Renewal and Slum Upgrade Programme, which has delivered over 150 infrastructure projects, with 100 more ongoing. These interventions ranging from clean water and sanitation to solar lighting and road access are designed to uplift communities and enhance quality of life. “Housing,” Dangiwa said, “when aligned with social and climate goals, becomes a platform for dignity, recovery, and development.” He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with global partners to scale these solutions across borders.

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