Federal lands, property to be audited

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Mrs. Akon Eyakenyi disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja.She also said that a framework has been developed to conduct a National Housing Survey to establish whether Nigerians are adequately housed or not.She explained that the survey will help to establish the actual level of housing deficit […]

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Mrs. Akon Eyakenyi disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja.
She also said that a framework has been developed to conduct a National Housing Survey to establish whether Nigerians are adequately housed or not.
She explained that the survey will help to establish the actual level of housing deficit in the country instead of relying on forecasts and the quantum of the investment needed to meaningfully address the housing gap, as well as the capacity requirement for transforming the housing and urban development sector on a sustainable basis.
She said, “The work is being undertaken by a Ministerial Committee under my Chairmanship with relevant stakeholders such as the National Population Commission (NPC), National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), National Planning Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as members. In the short term, a pilot study will be carried out in the Federal Capital  Territory (representing the best housing case scenario) and one other state that (will symbolize the worst housing case scenario) to determine the magnitude of the housing deficit in Nigeria. ”
Mrs.  Eyankeyi  stated that  a revised National Building Code is being finalized  to enhance standards in the housing and urban development sector, adding that the ministry will collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure strict enforcement of the provisions of the code after its approval by government.