We’ll complete all housing projects – FG

The minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has declared that the federal government will ensure that it completes all housing projects within the stipulated time frame. Darma made this declaration during the second edition of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit (2.0) in Abuja on Tuesday while noting that the outcomes […]

The minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, has declared that the federal government will ensure that it completes all housing projects within the stipulated time frame.
Darma made this declaration during the second edition of the Renewed Hope Housing PPP Summit (2.0) in Abuja on Tuesday while noting that the outcomes of the Renewed Hope Housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit will form a critical part of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan aimed at transforming housing delivery and driving economic growth in Nigeria.
The summit, themed “From Policy to Projects: Financing and Delivering Housing at Scale through PPPs,” brought together key stakeholders from government institutions, private sector organisations, financial institutions, developers, and development partners to discuss sustainable housing solutions for Nigerians.
The Minister disclosed that the Ministry’s Strategic Plan would be officially unveiled by the end of May following the successful completion of consultations and engagements with departments and agencies under the Ministry.
According to him, the strategic framework will provide clear direction for the implementation of housing policies and projects through effective collaboration with the private sector and other critical stakeholders.

 

“Whatever plan we come up with, we will pursue diligently to ensure that it delivers meaningful results for Nigerians,” he stated.

 

The Minister further stated that beyond completing existing projects, the Ministry intends to scale up housing delivery nationwide by building a sustainable housing framework anchored on strong PPP models, innovative financing mechanisms, and inclusive participation.

 

This, he said, “would ensure that thousands of Nigerians would soon become homeowners, with roofs over their heads as these housing projects continue to expand nationwide,” he stated.

 

Accordingly, the Minister also announced that the Ministry, in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund, is currently delivering 1,550 housing units for military personnel as part of efforts to improve the welfare and living conditions of members of the Armed Forces.

 

While acknowledging the progress made so far, Dr. Darma stressed the need to complete all ongoing projects within reasonable timelines and according to the highest standards.

 

“We remain fully committed to the timely completion and commissioning of all ongoing Renewed Hope Housing Projects across the country,” he assured.

 

Also speaking, Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Engr. Shehu Usman Osidi stated that as a direct result of the Bank’s support to developers, it provided “N100 billion off-taker guarantee, housing projects under the Renewed Hope Housing and Estates program which are currently ongoing in Abuja, Kano, Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Enugu and Maiduguri.”

 

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Shuaib Belgore commended the Minister Engr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma, for supporting the Summit and ensuring its continuity despite the recent leadership transition.

 

He explained that the Summit’s theme “From Policy to Projects,” will focus on execution challenges, including structuring bankable projects, mobilizing finance, securing land access, and building partnerships that deliver housing units at scale.