WorldStage Newsonline– The Federal Government of Nigeria is to launch a state-by-state home ownership and housing development campaign as part of the Renewed Hope Housing initiative.
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this known at the 19th Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) in Abuja,
He said the campaign aims to address housing needs across Nigeria, regardless of income level, by providing various housing options and facilitating access to homeownership.
Dangiwa said the campaign which will be rolled out in the 36 States of the Federation and the FCT, will make housing accessible to all Nigerians
The conference was organised by the Chief Executive Officer of AISH, Festus Adebayo with the theme “Re-imagining Housing through Innovation, Collaboration and Policy “on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to the Minister, the biggest gaps in housing delivery are at the sub-national level where many State Governments lack technical capacity, planning systems, and financial tools to act decisively.
He said that the programme would be implemented in collaboration with state governments, private sector investors, and international development partners.
” I am pleased to announce our plan to launch a State-by-State Homeownership and Housing Development Campaign—a high-impact outreach initiative in collaboration with state governments, the private sector, and development partners.
” The goal is to bridge the gap between national housing policy and state-level execution while empowering citizens with the knowledge and tools to access affordable housing opportunities.
“As part of this initiative, we aim to embed housing reform champions as Special Advisers to State Governors, convene State Housing Roundtables to review existing housing development plans.
“We will also provide technical advisory, develop actionable roadmaps, and offer hands-on support to structure viable projects and unlock financing.”
Dangiwa said that the campaign would also ensure alignment with federal programmes, thereby enabling states to access funding and technical support from institutions.
The institutions include the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), Family Homes Funds, the MoFI Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), Shelter Afrique Development Bank, and others.
“I therefore call on our development partners, DFIs, donor agencies, and private sector leaders to support this initiative.
” Let us take the knowledge we share in conferences like this and transform it into concrete action in our communities.”
Dangiwa said that to underscore the government’s renewed political will to housing delivery,plans have been finalised to establish an Experts-led National Housing Policy Coordination and Monitoring Committee.
This, he said was to evaluate, and report on the implementation of the National Housing Policy and related housing sector programmes.
“Housing is not a privilege. It is a right, it is not just a roof, it is the bedrock of health, dignity, productivity, and national stability.
“When we invest in housing, we are investing in people, in jobs, in cities, and in the future,”he said
Dangiwa said that the ministry recognised that the government alone cannot mobilise the funding required to fix the housing need.
He said that was why the government was leveraging Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) with reputable developers to deliver Renewed Hope Cities which target mid to high income earners.
He said that so far, over N70 billion in private sector capital have been attracted by the government .
The Minister commended the organisers of the Africa International Housing Show led by Mr Festus Adebayo for their consistency and passion for housing development.
In his welcome brief, Mr Festus Adebayo,Founder/ CEO, Africa International Housing Show,said the show was a celebration of progress, ideas, and powerful partnerships.
Adebayo said the show brought together a variety of stakeholders to be inspired by dynamic exhibitions, bold conversations and groundbreaking innovations to move the housing sector forward.
“From high-level conference sessions to exciting product showcases and investment matchmaking, this is where business meets impact.
“Let’s build Africa’s future together,” he said
