Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has advised young people, particularly those at the early stages of their careers, to make housing decisions based on their income and financial capacity rather than rushing to secure independent accommodation.

Hamzat gave the advice on Thursday during a question-and-answer session on Nigeria Info FM, while responding to concerns over how a 22-year-old earning ₦100,000 monthly could afford a self-contained apartment or mini-flat costing about ₦1 million in annual rent.

The deputy governor said young Nigerians should not feel pressured to move out and rent their own accommodation immediately after getting a job if their earnings cannot comfortably support the cost.

He explained that living with parents, relatives or other family members was consistent with traditional living arrangements in Nigeria and could provide young workers with an opportunity to establish themselves financially before taking on higher housing expenses.

“Don’t let us misunderstand ourselves as a people. We are cultural people. Do you understand? So, if I start work as a young person and I’m not married, a lot of us live with our parents. A lot of us live with our cousins,” Hamzat said.

He also referenced living arrangements in countries such as Turkey, where young people may remain with family members or share accommodation while building their financial independence.

According to him, there is nothing wrong with starting with modest accommodation and upgrading as income increases.

“So, if you don’t start from the top self-contained, you don’t start from the top. You start from the average depending on,” he said.

Hamzat Sets 40% Rent Benchmark

Hamzat also advised workers against committing an excessive share of their earnings to accommodation.

He said spending more than 40 per cent of one’s income on rent was too high because workers still needed to cover food, clothing, transportation and other essential expenses.

“In fact, if you spend more than 40 per cent of your income on rent, it is too high because you must eat, you must buy clothes, you must do transportation,” the deputy governor said.

He encouraged young people to consider affordable housing options while developing a culture of saving and gradually improving their housing situation as their financial capacity grows.

Lagos Promotes Mortgage Financing

Beyond the issue of rental affordability, Hamzat said the Lagos State Government was promoting mortgage financing as an alternative route to homeownership.

He explained that purchasing a property through a single upfront payment was beyond the reach of many Nigerians, making mortgage financing necessary for expanding access to homeownership.

According to him, the Lagos State mortgage board was established to provide financing options to residents who can demonstrate their ability to repay.

“But, you know, the challenge is we cannot continue to buy houses the way we buy rice and yam. Do you understand? So, we must buy properties using a mortgage, and that’s why we have a mortgage board in Lagos,” Hamzat said.

LASRRA Identification to Support Mortgage Assessment

Hamzat also explained how the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) identification system could support the mortgage process.

He said the system could help establish a resident’s identity, address and place of employment, information that could assist lenders in assessing an applicant’s ability to repay a housing loan.

“So, that’s why we said people must have LASRRA number, so we can know that, okay, you live in Lagos. This is where you live. This is your address. This is where you work. So that there is a credit bill that checks everything that says, okay, you can pay,” he said.

₦7m Property Example

Using a ₦7 million property in Bisedi as an example, Hamzat explained how mortgage financing could allow a prospective homeowner to spread the cost of the property over several years.

He said a buyer could make an initial payment of 10 per cent, equivalent to ₦700,000, and repay the outstanding balance over a 10-year period.

“So, if a flat in Bisedi, which is seven million naira, you pay 10 per cent with 700,000, and over 10 years, you are able to pay monthly,” he said.

Hamzat added that the monthly repayment would depend on the buyer’s income and ability to repay.

“Some people pay 25,000 monthly or 35,000, whatever it is, depending on your income,” he said.

According to him, mortgage financing provides residents with an alternative to paying the full purchase price at once, which many prospective homeowners may not be able to afford.

“That is the way to go because we know that a lot of people will not be able to afford to pay a one-shot deal,” he said.

Hamzat Urges Young People to Start Small

The deputy governor encouraged young Nigerians to begin with housing they can afford while developing a consistent savings culture and working towards eventual property ownership.

He said young workers should not feel that they must immediately secure expensive accommodation when they are just starting their careers.

“But the bottom line is, like I said, the culture of ability to save, so that if people see that you can save money, then I can give you a property.

“It doesn’t have to be, if you are a young person, you can start with one bedroom or even a self-contained, like you explained,” he said.

Housing Affordability Linked to Income

Hamzat acknowledged that housing affordability cannot be separated from the wider economic environment.

He stressed the need to improve residents’ earning capacity so that more Nigerians can afford decent accommodation and eventually own homes.

“What is important is we must also build our economy in such a way that people earn better, you understand, so that everybody can be uplifted, and that is the bottom line,” he said.

He added that reducing the cost of goods and services would also help residents manage their incomes and make more sustainable housing decisions.

“The cost of buying things is what we need to fix first, and then when we fix that, which is what the Federal Government is doing now, then we’ll be able to talk a lot more about other pillars that stop on top of that,” Hamzat said.

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The Federal Government has commenced construction of a 250-unit housing estate in Gwagwalada, Abuja, as part of efforts to make homeownership more accessible to federal civil servants.

The estate, comprising two-bedroom bungalows, is being developed through a partnership between the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, said the project was designed to improve workers’ welfare by providing them with affordable and secure homes.

Darma said the government considers housing an important part of civil service welfare, noting that access to decent accommodation can help workers maintain productivity and efficiency.

He explained that the Gwagwalada project was part of a broader housing programme being implemented across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Under the programme, 122 rent-to-own housing units are expected to be delivered before the end of August, while additional projects are scheduled for commissioning in September, October and December.

The planned developments include 252 housing units in Lagos, 300 units in Abuja and 2,800 units in Karsana, Abuja. Other locations will receive projects comprising 2,000 and 1,500 units, while another 2,129 units are scheduled for delivery in December.

The minister said the projects demonstrate the administration’s commitment to translating its housing policies into completed developments before the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure in May 2027.

He urged contractors, consultants and supervising teams to maintain construction standards and meet agreed delivery timelines, stressing that the government was entering a phase of “action, action and action.”

Civil Servants Need Homes, Not Drawings

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, described the Gwagwalada estate as an important step towards addressing the housing needs of federal workers.

Walson-Jack said homeownership would provide civil servants and their families with greater stability and peace of mind, describing the opportunity as a lasting reward for their years of service.

She, however, stressed that the success of the programme would depend on timely completion of the projects.

According to her, civil servants need completed houses and keys rather than drawings and groundbreaking ceremonies.

“We look forward to the commissioning of these homes and to witnessing their allocation to eligible and deserving civil servants,” she said.

305 Housing Units Already Provided

The OHCSF disclosed that 305 housing units had already been provided to civil servants through the Federal Integrated Staff Housing Programme.

More than 40,000 federal workers have also benefited from housing loans through the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board.

Walson-Jack encouraged eligible civil servants to take advantage of the government’s ₦10 billion annual housing loan scheme being implemented through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria.

She also called for additional partnerships to expand housing opportunities for federal workers across the country.

The Head of Service urged state governments to consider adopting similar housing initiatives for their employees.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Atta, Permanent Secretary of the ministry Dr. Shuaib Mohammed Lamido-Belgore, senior government officials, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.

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The Federal Government has approved the direct purchase of 600 four-bedroom terrace duplexes in Life Camp, Abuja, for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The approval was granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) as part of the government’s efforts to improve the welfare and living conditions of military personnel.

The houses are located at Bristol City Development, Life Camp, and will be allocated to members of the Armed Forces under the Federal Government’s ongoing military housing intervention.

Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, said the approval followed a memorandum presented by his ministry to the Federal Executive Council.

He described housing as an important component of the welfare package for military personnel, particularly given the demands placed on members of the Armed Forces.

According to the minister, the latest approval is part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader commitment to improving the welfare and living conditions of servicemen and women.

The 600 units approved in Life Camp are not an isolated intervention.

Darma said the Federal Government had previously secured approval for 1,556 housing units in Deidei, Abuja, for Armed Forces personnel.

With the latest 600 units, the number of units approved under the military housing intervention has risen to 2,156.

The government is targeting a much larger programme of 10,000 housing units for personnel of the Armed Forces.

The Federal Government’s decision reflects the growing recognition that accommodation is an important component of personnel welfare.

For military personnel, access to suitable accommodation can reduce the financial pressure associated with housing costs while improving living conditions for service members and their families.

The government has increasingly linked improved housing with broader efforts to strengthen welfare and conditions of service within the Armed Forces.

The Life Camp development also adds another substantial residential project to Abuja’s housing market.

The capital continues to experience strong demand for housing, while rising land, construction and rental costs have made decent accommodation increasingly expensive.

The addition of 600 four-bedroom homes therefore contributes to the city’s residential stock, although the units are specifically intended for military personnel rather than the general housing market.

The latest approval increases the number of housing units planned for military personnel, but approval is only the first stage.

The effectiveness of the programme will ultimately depend on how quickly the units are delivered, the quality of construction and how transparently they are allocated to eligible personnel.

The government will also need to demonstrate that the larger 10,000-unit target can move from approved projects to completed homes.

This is particularly important given the history of delays associated with some public housing projects.

With the 600 Life Camp units and the previously approved 1,556-unit Deidei project, the Federal Government now has 2,156 military housing units approved under the current intervention.

The government says the wider objective is to expand decent accommodation for members of the Armed Forces while strengthening their overall welfare.

For Nigeria’s housing sector, the programme also demonstrates how public-sector demand can be used to support large-scale residential development.

The bigger test, however, will be whether the government can sustain the pace of delivery and eventually achieve its 10,000-unit target.

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The Federal Government has commenced construction of 250 housing units for federal civil servants in Dukpa, Gwagwalada, Abuja, as part of efforts to expand access to affordable accommodation for government workers.

The foundation for the estate was laid on August 19, 2026, by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack.

The project is being implemented through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

Estate to Include Two- and Three-Bedroom Homes

The planned estate will comprise 250 two- and three-bedroom bungalows.

Housing Minister Muttaqha Rabe Darma said the project is intended to provide affordable accommodation for civil servants while recognising their contribution to national development.

The project forms part of wider federal efforts to increase housing supply and improve access to decent accommodation for workers.

Housing Programme Reaches 600 Units for Civil Servants

The new estate will complement 350 housing units already provided under the Federal Integrated Staff Housing Programme.

With the addition of the 250 Gwagwalada units, the number of homes provided to federal civil servants under the initiatives will rise to 600 units.

The development comes as the Federal Government continues to expand its broader housing programme across the country.

The Housing Ministry has previously outlined plans for Renewed Hope Estates consisting of 250 units in selected states, alongside larger Renewed Hope Cities in major urban centres.

Head of Service Calls for Transparency

Walson-Jack called on state governors to consider replicating the housing initiative across the country.

She also stressed the importance of quality construction, affordability, transparency, accessibility and timely completion in housing projects.

Those factors will be particularly important as the government attempts to move beyond housing announcements and deliver completed homes to beneficiaries.

Government Lines Up More Housing Projects

Darma disclosed that the Housing Ministry has several projects scheduled for delivery between August and December across Lagos, Abuja and other locations.

He said the planned projects form part of the government’s effort to shift from policy announcements towards completed housing developments that can improve living conditions.

The minister also directed contractors, consultants and other stakeholders involved in the Gwagwalada project to maintain high construction standards and ensure the buildings can withstand long-term use.

Gwagwalada’s Housing Development Comes With Land Issues

The project is being developed in Dukpa, an area that has previously been involved in federal land and housing initiatives.

The Federal Government had allocated residential and service plots in the area under the Dukpa Site and Services Scheme in 1992.

Those allocations were subsequently revoked after the land was required for the National Housing Programme, with the government citing overriding public purpose.

The ministry has announced a verification exercise for affected allottees ahead of possible relocation to another site within Gwagwalada. The exercise is scheduled to begin on September 7, 2026.

The Bigger Question Is Affordability

The construction of another 250 housing units is positive for Abuja’s housing supply, but the bigger issue is whether the homes will be affordable to the civil servants they are intended to serve.

Housing affordability remains a major challenge for Nigerian workers as rents, land prices and construction costs continue to rise.

A housing programme for civil servants therefore needs to consider not only the cost of constructing the units but also the financing structure, eligibility requirements, payment terms and eventual cost to beneficiaries.

If workers cannot realistically afford the completed homes, increasing the number of units will have limited impact on the affordability problem.

Quality and Delivery Will Matter

The government has also placed emphasis on timely completion and construction quality.

That is important given previous concerns around delays in federal housing projects.

In Katsina, for example, a recent physical inspection by the Housing Minister found that only about 130 of 250 units described in briefing documents as completed were actually ready, highlighting the importance of independent verification and project monitoring.

For the Gwagwalada project, successful delivery will therefore depend not simply on breaking ground, but on completing the homes to the required standard and making them accessible to eligible civil servants.

The 250-unit estate represents another addition to Abuja’s housing stock. Its real impact, however, will ultimately be measured by how many workers can afford to own or occupy the homes and how quickly they are delivered.

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Nigeria’s housing affordability crisis is deepening as rising rents continue to outpace the incomes of millions of households, leaving many residents struggling to secure decent accommodation.

The growing pressure is being driven by a combination of low household incomes, rising construction costs, inflation and limited access to affordable housing finance.

For many Nigerians, housing now consumes a disproportionate share of household earnings, leaving less money available for food, transportation, education and other essential expenses.

Rising Rents Put Pressure on Households

Rental costs have increased sharply across major Nigerian cities as landlords and developers face higher costs for building materials, labour, energy, transportation and land.

The situation is particularly difficult for low- and middle-income earners who have seen their incomes grow more slowly than housing costs.

Recent reporting on Abuja’s rental market, for example, found that rents in several districts have increased by between 40 and 120 per cent over the past two years. In Lokogoma, a two-bedroom apartment that previously rented for about ₦1.2 million was reported to cost as much as ₦2.5 million annually.

Additional expenses such as agency fees, legal charges, caution deposits and service charges can push the actual cost of securing accommodation even higher.

Housing Costs Outpace Income

The problem is not simply that rents are increasing. It is that household incomes are failing to keep pace.

When a large proportion of monthly income is committed to rent, households have limited capacity to save, invest or respond to unexpected expenses.

The situation can also force residents to move farther away from employment centres in search of cheaper accommodation. But cheaper rent often comes with higher transportation costs and longer commuting times.

This creates a cycle in which households may save on rent while spending more on transportation.

Construction Costs Add to the Problem

Developers and landlords have attributed much of the increase in rents to rising construction costs.

Cement, reinforcement, paints, electrical materials, diesel and transportation have all become more expensive, increasing the amount required to build and maintain residential properties.

In Abuja, for example, cement prices have risen substantially from levels recorded two years ago, adding pressure to development costs.

Recent scrutiny of Nigeria’s cement market by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has also raised questions about why cement prices remain high despite Nigeria’s significant limestone resources and installed production capacity.

The Affordability Problem Goes Beyond Rent

Nigeria’s housing challenge cannot be solved simply by asking landlords to reduce rents.

The underlying problem includes the cost of land, expensive construction materials, inadequate infrastructure, limited housing supply and weak access to long-term mortgage financing.

These factors all feed into the final price paid by households.

Affordable housing therefore requires intervention across the entire housing value chain, from land acquisition and infrastructure to construction finance and mortgages.

More Housing Is Not Enough

Increasing the number of housing units is important, but supply alone does not automatically create affordability.

If newly constructed homes are priced beyond the reach of ordinary workers, they may add to the country’s housing stock without significantly improving access for the people most affected by the crisis.

This is why housing policy needs to distinguish between housing delivery and affordable housing delivery.

Government programmes, private developers and housing-finance institutions will need to pay greater attention to the income levels of the households they are trying to serve.

A Growing Urban Challenge

The affordability crisis is also changing the way Nigerians live and work.

Residents are increasingly moving toward satellite communities where accommodation may initially be cheaper. However, the resulting increase in commuting distances can create additional financial and social pressure.

Recent reporting on Abuja found that residents are increasingly moving toward areas such as Gwagwalada, Kubwa and Mararaba as rents in central and established districts rise.

The trend highlights the need for housing development to be coordinated with transportation, employment centres and infrastructure.

What Needs to Change?

Addressing Nigeria’s housing affordability crisis requires more than isolated housing projects.

Government can improve access to serviced land, reduce unnecessary development costs, strengthen housing finance and support large-scale affordable housing programmes.

At the same time, developers need access to cheaper long-term capital that can reduce the cost of delivering homes.

Housing-finance institutions also have a role to play in expanding mortgages to households that currently cannot afford conventional home loans.

Ultimately, the success of Nigeria’s housing policy should not only be measured by the number of houses constructed.

The more important question is whether ordinary Nigerian households can afford to live in them.

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels in Abuja following renewed flooding in parts of the capital.

Wike issued the directive after inspecting areas affected by flooding, including Maitama, where he said developments obstructing designated waterways would no longer be tolerated.

The minister warned that the enforcement exercise would apply regardless of the status or influence of the property owners.

Government Moves Against Structures Blocking Waterways

According to the FCT Administration, buildings constructed on designated water channels can obstruct the natural movement of stormwater and increase flood risks in surrounding communities.

Wike said the FCT would proceed with removing structures that interfere with water channels, regardless of whether their owners are politically influential.

The directive comes after heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of Abuja, renewing concerns over drainage infrastructure and development in flood-prone areas.

Maitama Among Areas Affected

Maitama was among the areas inspected following the flooding.

The FCT Administration has identified structures obstructing waterways as part of the factors requiring urgent attention as authorities respond to flooding across the capital.

Wike’s position is that property ownership or political influence should not shield buildings that violate planning requirements or obstruct critical drainage channels.

Flooding Raises Questions About Urban Planning

The latest enforcement action goes beyond demolition.

It highlights the consequences of allowing development to take place without adequate consideration of drainage networks, flood plains and natural water channels.

As Abuja continues to expand, increasing construction has placed greater pressure on existing infrastructure. Where drainage systems are inadequate or waterways are blocked, heavy rainfall can quickly expose weaknesses in the city’s urban-planning system.

For residents, the consequences can include damaged homes, disrupted transportation and losses to household and commercial property.

Property Development Needs Stronger Planning Controls

The development also reinforces the importance of verifying planning approvals before purchasing or developing property.

A building may have significant financial value, but that does not protect it from enforcement action if it is found to violate applicable planning or environmental requirements.

For developers, proper site assessment and compliance with approved land-use plans are therefore essential before construction begins.

For buyers, the episode is another reminder that property due diligence should go beyond checking ownership documents. Planning approval, permitted land use, drainage arrangements and the location of the property in relation to waterways also matter.

Balancing Development and Flood Protection

Abuja’s growing population means the demand for housing and other developments will continue.

But urban expansion cannot come at the expense of the infrastructure and natural systems needed to manage rainfall.

The FCT’s latest action demonstrates the need for authorities to combine enforcement with long-term investment in drainage infrastructure, flood mapping and transparent development controls.

The immediate demolition order may address individual structures, but preventing future flooding will require consistent planning enforcement before buildings are constructed.

For Abuja’s housing market, the message is clear: a development that ignores waterways and drainage can become a risk to both its residents and the wider city.

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The Enugu State Government has explained its decision to approve the construction of a combined 19,000 housing units, describing the initiative as part of efforts to address the state’s growing housing needs and support wider urban development.

The government said the housing projects are intended to increase the supply of homes while supporting the development of emerging communities across the state.

Government expands housing supply

According to the state government, the planned developments form part of a broader housing strategy aimed at responding to increasing demand for residential accommodation.

The scale of the programme reflects the government’s view that expanding housing supply is necessary as Enugu’s population grows and urban areas continue to develop.

The administration of Governor Peter Mbah has increasingly positioned housing development alongside infrastructure and economic expansion as part of its broader development agenda.

Housing linked to urban development

The proposed housing units are expected to contribute to the expansion of residential communities and create demand for supporting infrastructure.

Roads, drainage, water supply, electricity and other public services will be important to ensuring that the new developments function as sustainable communities rather than simply collections of houses.

This is particularly important as housing projects expand beyond established urban centres.

Without adequate infrastructure and connectivity, large housing developments can create additional pressure on transportation networks and public services.

The affordability question

The approval of thousands of housing units is significant, but the number of homes alone will not determine whether the programme addresses Enugu’s housing challenge.

Affordability will be equally important.

Construction costs, land prices, financing conditions and household incomes will determine whether ordinary residents can actually access the homes being developed.

For the projects to make a meaningful contribution to the housing deficit, the government and private-sector partners will need to ensure that a significant proportion of the new supply is accessible to households across different income levels.

Private-sector participation could be important

Large-scale housing delivery will also require significant investment and sustained project execution.

Partnerships with private developers and financial institutions could help provide the capital and technical capacity required to deliver projects at scale.

At the same time, strong oversight will be necessary to ensure that approved projects are completed according to agreed standards and timelines.

Nigeria has experienced numerous cases of stalled and abandoned housing developments, making project execution an important consideration for any large housing programme.

Beyond the number of houses

The 19,000-unit target provides an indication of the scale of Enugu’s housing ambition.

However, the real measure of success will be how many units are eventually completed, how many households can afford them and whether the surrounding infrastructure can support the communities.

For Enugu, the initiative presents an opportunity to combine housing delivery with better urban planning, infrastructure provision and economic development.

If properly implemented, the programme could significantly increase housing supply and support the expansion of the state’s urban centres.

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This alarming shortfall has prompted the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, to call it both a significant challenge and a unique opportunity for transformation.

Speaking at the 4th Edition of the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dangiwa highlighted the gravity of the situation and emphasized the urgent need for action to meet the housing demand that continues to grow as the population rises.

To address this enormous gap, Dangiwa outlined the government’s ambitious goal of delivering 500,000 housing units annually for the next decade. The task is monumental, but the Minister is optimistic that with strategic planning and partnerships, Nigeria can overcome the crisis. He stressed the importance of public-private partnerships (PPP) in addressing the housing deficit, combining government efforts with private sector investments to create sustainable solutions.

Drawing inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s advancements in housing and urban development, Dangiwa noted the significance of well-planned housing as a driver of sustainable urban growth, economic prosperity, and better living standards. With Nigeria’s rapidly expanding population, the Minister sees the housing challenge as an unprecedented opportunity for investment, particularly in affordable housing.

One of the key initiatives to address the shortfall is the government’s Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, which aims to deliver 100,000 housing units in its first phase. These developments, designed as integrated communities, will cater to all income levels, from high-end residences to affordable housing for low- and middle-income families. Affordability is at the heart of this programme, with options such as mortgage loans and rent-to-own schemes provided through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN).

Beyond the construction of homes, Dangiwa outlined plans to establish Building Materials Manufacturing Hubs (BMMHs) in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. These hubs aim to reduce the country’s reliance on imported building materials, lower construction costs, and stimulate industrial growth, contributing to long-term economic sustainability.

The Nigerian government is also working on a Comprehensive Nationwide Social Housing Delivery Programme, targeting vulnerable groups. This initiative aims to provide 100,000 social housing units across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas, ensuring that even the most vulnerable communities are not left behind in the country’s housing development efforts.

Recognizing the scale of investment required to address the housing deficit, Dangiwa called on international investors, housing finance institutions, and global developers to partner with Nigeria. He assured potential investors of a favorable environment for collaboration, including access to land, bankable offtake guarantees, and necessary incentives to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.

“The housing challenge in Nigeria is not just a problem; it’s a massive opportunity for investment,” Dangiwa stated. “By partnering with us, investors can play a crucial role in shaping the future of Nigerian housing while securing substantial returns on investment.”

With these ambitious plans in motion, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient housing sector. He invited stakeholders, both local and international, to collaborate in addressing the nation’s housing needs, with the goal of creating a prosperous future for Nigeria’s urban areas.

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